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Temperature Sensing with MCUs – Semiconductors & Software
Aubrey Kagan  
5/21/2013   7 comments
In the third of four parts, Aubrey talks about semiconductor sensors and software issues.
E-Mag Signum Launches Spring Issue
Rich Quinnell  
5/21/2013   14 comments
In the latest issue of this ARM-centric magazine, topics ranging from Android apps to digital cows.
Answer the Call for ARM TechCon
Rich Quinnell  
5/20/2013   1 comment
There is still an opportunity for you to share your knowledge of ARM-based design with the industry, by proposing a paper for the ARM TechCon.
Come Chat About Discussion Groups
Rich Quinnell  
5/16/2013   3 comments
We need to talk about setting up discussion groups on the site, so I've set up a live chat for Friday.
Help Define MCC Discussion Groups
Rich Quinnell  
5/14/2013   23 comments
If you think MCC needs some traditional discussion groups, come help set them up.
New Book Explains BeagleBone Basics
Rich Quinnell  
5/9/2013   18 comments
Hot on the heels of the Beaglebone Black has come a book telling how to use it. A pretty good book, too.
Temperature Sensing for MCUs – Conditioning the Signal
Aubrey Kagan  
5/9/2013   22 comments
In part two of a four-part series on temperature sensing, Aubrey talks about getting the sensor's signal into the MCU.
MCU Development Kit Takes Kickstarter Journey
Tyler Gilbert  
5/8/2013   11 comments
One of MCC's own tells of his journey to the Kickstarter launch of his MCU development kit product.
MCU News – April 2013
Rich Quinnell  
5/7/2013   18 comments
Rich's monthly summary of MCU-related product releases includes some of the Design West announcements he was unable to cover earlier.
Ethernet Replacing the Serial Port
Didier Juges  
5/6/2013   30 comments
With the serial port disappearing from PCs, embedded developers may need an alternative port for command and control.
Starting Out With SBCs
Nishant Sood  
5/3/2013   8 comments
When an MCU is not quite powerful enough, consider a single board computer.
Temperature Sensing with MCUs: The Basics
Aubrey Kagan  
5/2/2013   21 comments
First in a four-part series, Aubrey's blog sets the stage for talking about temperature measurement.
Exploring the Arduino-Compatible ChipKIT
Fuse Bits  
5/1/2013   7 comments
Duane Benson takes yet another tack in his search for wireless control of his robot avatar.
When Do I Need an RTOS?
Didier Juges  
4/26/2013   34 comments
With his applications straining the bounds of 8-bit processors, Didier is considering an RTOS but is unsure if it's worth the MCU resources it consumes.
Working on ARM TechCon
Rich Quinnell  
4/25/2013   14 comments
MCC community members can help define the technical content of upcoming trade shows.
Wednesday at Design West
Rich Quinnell  
4/24/2013   20 comments
Company meetings fill Rich's Wednesday at the show. Anything you want him to investigate?
Help Set My Design West Schedule
Rich Quinnell  
4/19/2013   17 comments
Can't make it to Design West? Let me be your eyes and ears.
Exploring the mbed as Web Server
Fuse Bits  
4/17/2013   15 comments
When the Arduino ran out of steam, Duane looked to the mbed for his robot avatar's web server.
Stellaris Becomes Tiva for Connected Applications
Rich Quinnell  
4/15/2013   17 comments
TI has restructured its Stellaris line to launch the Tiva-C series and expand scalability.
MCC Is Building a Tricopter
Rich Quinnell  
4/12/2013   62 comments
Rich proposes a group design challenge: Build a tricopter capable of autonomous hovering and of movement by IR control.
Live Chat Lineup: April 2013
Rich Quinnell  
4/11/2013   8 comments
The live chat series starts up again, now on Fridays at two different times so you can join in more easily.
MCU Evolution Means We Never Had It So Good
Aubrey Kagan  
4/10/2013   36 comments
Aubrey Kagan reflects on his favorite ICs and how advancing technology has upstaged them.
MCC Blog Index: Q1 2013
Rich Quinnell  
4/9/2013   16 comments
This quick guide to the blogs for the first quarter of 2013 makes it easy to browse the site.
Mappable Pins Speed MCU Upgrade
Fuse Bits  
4/8/2013   22 comments
Duane launches an experiment to demonstrate the utility of mappable IO pins on an MCU.
MCU News – March 2013
Rich Quinnell  
4/5/2013   54 comments
Can't keep up with all the new product announcements in the MCU world? Rich's monthly summary can help.
Check Your Connections, Especially With 220V
Nicolás Cheker  
4/3/2013   23 comments
A wiring error made for a memorable experience in one of Nico's development projects.
What Are Exhibitions Good For?
Mark Pitchford  
4/2/2013   21 comments
Tradeshows and exhibitions remain relevant in the face of online information-gathering, if you use them for the right things.
Android for Embedded: More Bluetooth Problems
Aubrey Kagan  
4/1/2013   57 comments
Just when he thought he had things settled, Android held another surprise for Aubrey's project.
MCC Contest Announces Grand Prize Winner
Rich Quinnell  
4/1/2013   10 comments
By a wide margin, this design proposal garnered the most support from the MCC community.
Looking Forward to Design West
Rich Quinnell  
3/29/2013   16 comments
Rich will be at the Design West conference again this year, and it promises to be an awesome experience.
What's Next in MCUs: Your Views
Warren Miller  
3/27/2013   98 comments
Readers share their thoughts on what MCU trends they'd like investigated.
LPCXpresso: First Impressions
Didier Juges  
3/26/2013   24 comments
Didier looks at the "out of the box" experience he gets with the LPCXpresso development board.
Can Twitter Aid MCU Design?
Rich Quinnell  
3/26/2013   33 comments
Lots of designers seem to think Twitter is a waste of time, but it can be useful.
Have You Forgotten Something?
Fuse Bits  
3/25/2013   32 comments
There are some mistakes that you wonder how you made -- like leaving out an important part of the design.
Exploring the Future of MCUs
Warren Miller  
3/20/2013   63 comments
In his first MCC blog, Warren sets the stage for his ongoing theme: The history and likely direction of MCU evolution.
MCC Contest Finalists Need Your Vote
Rich Quinnell  
3/19/2013   30 comments
The editors have selected five finalists in the MCC IoT contest. Now it's time for the community to vote for a winner.
Information Gems Hide in MCC Reader Boards
Rich Quinnell  
3/15/2013   7 comments
The reader message boards on the Microcontroller Central site are a sometimes overlooked resource that can contain valuable tips and insights.
Live Chat Thursday, March 14 – MCC Contest Caucus
Rich Quinnell  
3/12/2013   10 comments
The contest is closed for entry, but judging has yet to begin. Join the live chat to discuss the contest entries and help decide the winners.
Implementing Wireless Robot Control
Fuse Bits  
3/11/2013   17 comments
A plug-in module makes wireless control a snap for Duane's robot design.
Embedded World 2013: A Reader's Review
Rich Quinnell  
3/8/2013   13 comments
One of MCC's community members provides an extensive review of the recent Embedded World show in Germany.
MCU News: February 2013
Rich Quinnell  
3/7/2013   13 comments
Here's the monthly summary of MCU-related news and new products for February.
Tiny Scope Satisfies MCU Developer Needs
Fuse Bits  
3/5/2013   28 comments
Scopes can be invaluable debugging tools for developers, and Duane Benson found one for less than $50.
Live Chat – Thursday, February 28 – Arduino Platform for Professionals
Rich Quinnell  
2/27/2013   6 comments
The Arduino has a wide following among hobbyists. Now it looks like it might be able to support professionals, as well.
Your Body Is the Wiring in Communications System
Rich Quinnell  
2/26/2013   29 comments
Instead of broadcasting an RF field, this secure communications system depends on you making the final connection through touch.
Low-Cost Development Board Features Triple Compatibility
Rich Quinnell  
2/25/2013   29 comments
Now developers have a choice of tools and hardware extensions that will work with NXP's latest development board.
Live Chat – Friday, February 20 – MCUs in Medical Design
Rich Quinnell  
2/21/2013   23 comments
Join EiC Rich Quinnell in his glad-to-be-alive live chat on medical MCU design.
MCC Announces IoT Micro Design Contest
Rich Quinnell  
2/19/2013   96 comments
To celebrate the site's anniversary, we're having another design contest.
Connect an MCU to Your Car's OBD
Nishant Sood  
2/5/2013   26 comments
Nishant gets us started working with automotive onboard diagnostics.
Another Look at Analog Isolation
Aubrey Kagan  
2/4/2013   36 comments
More on the topic of analog isolation, this time from Aubrey's perspective.
MCU News – January 2013
Rich Quinnell  
2/1/2013   17 comments
Here's a quick summary of the MCU announcements for January.
Wonder & Whimsy – January 2013
Rich Quinnell  
1/31/2013   27 comments
The first of this year's crop of interesting and sometimes useful MCU-based devices.
Free & Fun Training Coming to Design West
Rich Quinnell  
1/29/2013   15 comments
Tutorial to hands-on, the upcoming Design West show is offering attendees plenty of educational opportunities.
IoT Industry Alliance Expands Offerings
Rich Quinnell  
1/28/2013   30 comments
The potential market for MCUs in the Internet of Things is huge, and the IPSO Alliance has arisen to help promote the IoT by providing users and developers with information and insights.
Sense Across an Isolation Barrier
Didier Juges  
1/28/2013   15 comments
Isolation barriers protect MCUs in systems with high voltages, like power, but the barrier complicates remote sensing. Didier describes his solutions.
Appcessory Means Opportunity for MCU Developers
Rich Quinnell  
1/22/2013   30 comments
Accessory and application, when blended together, spell opportunity for MCU developers.
Dual-Core MCU Approach Gathers Momentum
Rich Quinnell  
1/17/2013   27 comments
Dev kits and debug tools for dual-core MCUs are making development easier.
Barriers to ARM's MCU Domination
Rich Quinnell  
1/16/2013   26 comments
MCU vendors are increasingly embracing the ARM architecture, but will it end up dominating the market? Rich thinks not.
Keep Safety in Mind in MCU Design
Mark Kraeling  
1/16/2013   15 comments
The venerable traffic light serves as a starting point for Mark's blogs on safety-related design.
LPC800: 8-Bit Simplicity With 32-Bit Versatility
NXP Videos  
1/15/2013   Post a comment
In this video, we show how he LPC800 is scalable, efficient, and easy to use.
LPCXpresso Tools for LPC800 Family From NXP
NXP Videos  
1/15/2013   Post a comment
The LPCXpresso development board for the LPC800 is now available.
Bluetooth Powers IoT Connectivity Option
Rich Quinnell  
1/15/2013   29 comments
The Internet of Things seems to imply WiFi, but Bluetooth 4.0 provides a connectivity option.
Online Education Starts Spring Semester
Rich Quinnell  
1/8/2013   54 comments
Continuing education for developers increases in online offerings.
More MCU Add-Ons Emerge From TI
Rich Quinnell  
1/7/2013   10 comments
These accessory devices can make a wide range of MCU applications easier to design.
Beware the Creeping Baseline
Rich Quinnell  
1/3/2013   26 comments
A "new" phone helps point out the dangers of slow changes in baseline expectations.
Frequency Hopping for 8-bit MCUs: Receiver Synchronization
Steve Montgomery  
1/3/2013   3 comments
In this second of two parts, Steve describes a mechanism for resynchronizing the transmitter and receiver that supports power savings.
Live Chat January 3: The MCC Planning Party
Rich Quinnell  
1/2/2013   Post a comment
Join us to help select the topics that MCC will cover in the coming year.
Tool Tips for the Low-Budget MCU Lab
Fuse Bits  
1/2/2013   74 comments
Having a variety of inexpensive gadgets on hand can take some of the hassle out of MCU development, Duane finds.
What Will 2013 Bring to Microcontroller Central?
Rich Quinnell  
1/1/2013   9 comments
Looking ahead at 2013, Rich wants to know what you would like to see on the site.
Finding Stuff on Microcontroller Central
Rich Quinnell  
12/31/2012   8 comments
The year has filled the site with fabulous content. Here's how to find the information you need.
Microcontroller Central Master Blog Index, 2012
Rich Quinnell  
12/31/2012   1 comment
Use this index to find the type of content you're looking for on Microcontroller Central.
MCU Blog Index: Commentaries & Opinion Pieces
Rich Quinnell  
12/31/2012   1 comment
Blogs that represent the thoughts and musings of the author are listed here.
MCC Blog Index: Design Tips
Rich Quinnell  
12/31/2012   1 comment
Here is a list of the blogs that share ideas and insights into MCU development.
MCC Blog Index: Fun Topics
Rich Quinnell  
12/31/2012   1 comment
The not-so-serious side of Microcontroller Central appears in these blogs.
MCC Blog Index: Hands-On Reviews & Results
Rich Quinnell  
12/31/2012   1 comment
In these blogs authors share their hands-on experiences with new products and current development projects.
MCC Blog Index: News & New Products
Rich Quinnell  
12/31/2012   1 comment
These blogs describe and comment on new product introductions.
MCC Blog Index: Tutorials & Training
Rich Quinnell  
12/31/2012   1 comment
Blogs here include tutorials and discussions of educational opportunities available to the MCC community.
MCC Blog Index: Site & Chat Topics
Rich Quinnell  
12/31/2012   Post a comment
Discussions about the chats we've held as well as about the site itself can be found here.
Tips for Crossing the Language Barrier
Mark Pitchford  
12/27/2012   21 comments
We're not talking about C or Java. We're talking about communicating with globally diverse work teams.
Winter Holiday Wish for All
Rich Quinnell  
12/25/2012   20 comments
Good thoughts of the season.
Blindsided by My Own Design
Aubrey Kagan  
12/21/2012   17 comments
Sometimes your creations come back to haunt you.
Frequency Hopping for 8-Bit MCUs: Packets & Power
Steve Montgomery  
12/20/2012   20 comments
In this first of two parts, Steve discusses power and packet considerations in a frequency-hopping scheme for 8-bit MCU implementations.
December Wonder & Whimsy
Rich Quinnell  
12/19/2012   11 comments
A few last-minute ideas that might make your holiday wish list.
Use ZigBee While Avoiding Certification Expense
Rich Quinnell  
12/17/2012   2 comments
Deviating from standards will cost you interoperability but can save you cash.
Calling All Gadget Freaks! Showtime's Coming!
Rich Quinnell  
12/14/2012   26 comments
Got an interesting and fun homebrew design? Rich wants to hear about it.
Going Embedded With Android
Nishant Sood  
12/6/2012   11 comments
Nishant gives readers some tips on melding an embedded system design with an Android device.
Toy Blocks Get MCU Makeover
Rich Quinnell  
12/5/2012   15 comments
The Sifteo Cube provides a look at a new way of interacting with electronic devices.
What Do You Do With Eval Boards?
Rich Quinnell  
12/4/2012   36 comments
Can low-cost evaluation boards be effectively used for more than... well, evaluation?
Online Electronics Educational Library Opens Its Doors
Rich Quinnell  
12/3/2012   7 comments
TechOnLine is back online, offering a host of webinars, papers, and other educational resources.
More November MCU News
Rich Quinnell  
11/29/2012   5 comments
The outpouring of new MCU products continues, with more news from the month of November.
New Online Education at EETimes
Rich Quinnell  
11/28/2012   15 comments
Need to brush up on hot topics in design? Sister sites Design News and now EETimes offer helpful online lectures.
First Steps With Programmable System on Chip
Aubrey Kagan  
11/28/2012   6 comments
Aubrey reveals the joys and challenges of designing using the PSoC5 programmable system on chip.
Can 8-bit MCUs Handle the IoT?
Rich Quinnell  
11/27/2012   20 comments
The communications aspect of the Internet is something 8-bit devices can handle, but that may not be all they need to be part of the Internet of Things.
Moving Code From 8051 to ARM
Didier Juges  
11/27/2012   15 comments
Anticipating a need for TCP/IP, Didier Juges tries his hand at moving 8051 code to Cortex-M3 development.
Let Us Give Thanks
Rich Quinnell  
11/22/2012   40 comments
MCU developers are entering a time of great opportunity and excitement.
November MCU News
Rich Quinnell  
11/21/2012   12 comments
A quick recap of the MCU product announcements for November 2012 (so far).
Power Wireless Links With Free Energy
Rich Quinnell  
11/19/2012   14 comments
A new wireless MCU from NXP shows the potential for batteryless, wireless networked sensors.
More Efforts Emerge to Streamline MCU Design
Rich Quinnell  
11/19/2012   16 comments
An app store and collaborative workspace has emerged for Atmel MCUs.
32 Pushing 8-Bits Closer to Obsolescence
Rich Quinnell  
11/13/2012   48 comments
The LPC800 series from NXP aims to be an 8-bit killer.
Quick Fix Bypasses I2C Challenges
Fuse Bits  
11/13/2012   18 comments
Standards are supposed to make things easier, but sometimes they need a quick fix to get things moving.
ROM-Based Drivers Make Interfaces Easy
Brian Carrigan  
11/12/2012   10 comments
Having drivers already on ROM can simplify and cost-reduce MCU design when using complex protocols.




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