Programming ARM MCUs – What is Different? There are very, very few engineers or electronics enthusiasts who started programming with ARM microcontrollers right away. Most come to ARM looking for higher processing capabilities, with a background in simple 8-bit MCUs. In the previous article on How to Setup and Install the Development Environment for ARM […]
Arrangement of LED’s Consider an 8X8 matrix display, which means it contains 8 LED’s in each row and 8 such rows are used to form the matrix. Thus, it contains 64 LED’s (8*8).It is hardly practical to operate these 64 LED’s individually using any kind of digital circuits or microcontroller circuits. Hence, multiplexing is done
Segment Displays Inside Segment Displays Segment Displays contain LEDs arranged in a specific fashion such that, various characters or shapes can be displayed, by turning ON selective segments in different combinations. Shape of the LED is rectangular (to appear as a segment).Generally, these are used to display numbers. As of now, alpha-numeric characters can also
How to work with Light Emitting Diode (LED) in Proteus In this post we will be learning on how to use the “Light Emitting Diode (LED)” component in Proteus simulation software. In case you have not got on through the basics of Proteus, here is the link – Proteus PCB Design and Simulation Software – Introduction. Note:- You may
 In this tutorial, we will be learning on how to use the “Switch” component in Proteus simulation software. In case you have not got on through the basics of Proteus, here is the link - Proteus PCB Design and Simulation Software – Introduction. 1.1 Basic Operation of a switch A switch is component that is used to
Let a movie be in 3-D or an ordinary 70mm projection. We have always loved it for the story, sound effects, visual effects, and many other factors. But latest technologies have improved the way in which graphics and other effects have been introduced in each frame. Out of them IMAX is the most popular. The
Out of many semiconductor controlled devices, MCT is considered to be the latest. The device is basically a thyristor with two MOSFET’s built into the gate structure. A MOSFET is used for turning ON the MCT and another one is used for turning it OFF. The device is mostly used for switching applications and has
Most of the electronic circuits used in Circuitstoday.com have different applications of the transformer. Therefore, it is important to know the working principle, construction and types of transformers used in different analog circuits. What is a transformer? A transformer can be defined as a static device which helps in the transformation of electric power in
When audio signals are transmitted over thousands of kilometres through radio transmission, the audio frequencies that lie within the frequency range of 15 Hertz to 20 KiloHertz has very small signal power and thus cannot be transmitted via the antenna for communication purposes. The radiation of electrical energy is only possible at frequencies above 20
A PCB is used to connect electronic components electrically. This is done by making conductive path ways for circuit connections by etching tracks from copper sheet laminated onto a non-conductive substrate. A PCB consists of a conducting layer that is made up of thin copper foil. The insulating layer di-electric is laminated together with epoxy
Terahertz transistors are the new generation semiconductor transistors developed by Intel Corporation. The researchers in Intel had developed a new transistor structure that maintains Moore’s law and would lead them into the discovery of these high speed new generation transistors. The terahertz transistor basically has higher speed (in GHz), High power efficiency, and high heat
Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV) Basics of Varistor A varistor/voltage dependent resistor (VDR) is a component which has a voltage – current characteristics that is very much similar to that of a diode. This component is used to protect electrical devices from high transient voltages. They are planted in the devices in such a manner that
Working of SWR Meters This article focuses on the concept of Standing Wave Ratio, its measurement using SWR meters, directional swr meter, Voltage Standing wave ratio (vswr), Swr bridge circuit, applications and problems with an SWR meter. SWR Meter IMAGE SOURCE SWR meters are used to measure and denote the standing wave ratio in a
What is a Smart Antenna? Smart Antennas, also known as multiple antennas, adaptive array antennas, and so on is used to increase the efficiency in digital wireless communication systems. It works by taking the advantage of the diversity effect at the transceiver of the wireless system that is the source and the destination. The term
RedTacton Technology This detailed article on Red Tacton technology is developed by our team for students as a Seminar topic for their academic needs. We have referenced various research papers,reports and other documentations for developing this article. We have discussed about various infrared and Bluetooth wireless technologies in our recent posts. But the technology has
Photonic Integrated Circuit Technology Photonic Integrated Circuit (also known as PIC), is a complex integrated circuit which incorporates a lot of optical devices to form a single photonic circuit. The main difference between a PIC and an Electronic IC is that PIC is analogous to an Electronic Integrated Circuit. Many optical devices like optical amplifiers,
3-D Technology Television has been one of the biggest entertainments since its invention. From its evolution in black and white format, the television technology has later developed to bring colour visuals in CRT displays and later LCD, LED and also Plasma. Nowadays we can get TV’s that is almost 61-inches wide and that too with
Almost all the electronic circuits mentioned in this site are designed and built on a PCB board. But you cannot build these electronic circuits if you do not know the basics of soldering. If you do not know to solder well, the solder joints will not be perfect and thus the circuit will have serious
“] Electronic Ink [E-ink We have seen the working of electronic displays like Liquid Crystal Displays, SED TV’s, and Touch screen technology and so on. Even though we rely mostly on monitors nowadays we must not forget the fact that the basic display mechanism is paper the early 105 AD when the Chinese invented it.
We tend to store all photos digitally rather than keeping a hard copy of them. Whenever we need to see them or show it to our friends, we take it from our mobile and show them. All we do is waste more of our digital space. There is nothing satisfactory like watching and enjoying our
For the past few years fingerprint scanners were considered to be a very costly and high end technology. We have seen it only in thriller and sci-fi movies. But now, these devices have been popping up in almost all places like offices, police stations and also our laptops. You also get to buy fingerprint USB
Nowadays, there are a lot of touch screen monitors available in the market. They are made available in displays for computers, personal digital assistants, mobile phones and video games. A touch screen contains a visual display area which can be sensitive to the touch of our finger or other passive components. A touch screen
Have you ever thought of having a high-definition TV that is bigger than your usual LCD display, and that consumes only half the power of an ordinary one? What if you could easily roll the TV and pack it up so that you can use it for a trip? Yes, this is possible with the
We have always shown keen interest in buying the best electronic stuffs like CD’s, tapes and also computers. No one has bothered much to know about the quality of the speakers that bring the ultimate output. Even if any high end amplifier and other devices are used, it will all become a waste if the
Definition A capacitor is an electronic device that is used to store electrical energy. They are only used to store the electrons and they are not capable of producing them. Invention of the Capacitor There are many stories behind the invention of the capacitor. A German scientist named Ewald Georg von Kleist was known to
