MikroElektronika and NeoCortec announced three new NeoMesh Click boards that are ideal for wireless mesh networking. The Click boards eliminate the need for engineers to create any development PCB hardware themselves, enabling them to initiate Proof-of-Concept testing of the NeoMesh network protocol stack in a real application quickly and at minimal cost. The Click Boards feature NeoCortec’s compact, low-power NC1000 and NC2400 network…
How to use Arduino’s analog comparator
Arduino boards have a built-in analog comparator used for different applications. This is noteworthy because digital input/output and pulse width modulation (PWM) are typically used while analog comparators are not. A built-in analog comparator is useful in microcontrollers, providing voltage comparisons, digital-to-analog conversions, threshold detection, and PWM. Depending on the Arduino board (there are several…
Renesas to standardize PCB development designs using Altium 365
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced that it has standardized the development of all printed circuit board (PCB) designs on the Altium 365 cloud-based platform from Altium, LLC, a global software company based in San Diego, California. Renesas currently employs multiple PCB design tools across the company, in part because…
Microchip Technology releases AVR-IoT Cellular Mini Development Board
IoT network developers are looking for an easy path to implement a secure cellular connection in their design applications but are faced with design complexities and high deployment costs. To offer a solution for network designers who need the ultimate in location flexibility, low-power consumption, and deployment simplicity, Microchip Technology announced the AVR-IoT Cellular Mini…
Renesas enhances its Lab on the Cloud platform
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced that it has expanded its popular Lab on the Cloud environment to simplify the configuration and testing process and speed time to market. The company has enhanced its cloud-connected lab with advanced GUI features and new design parameters that create a more engaging and ergonomic…
STMicroelectronics offers eco-friendly digital-power solution for LED TVs
The STEVAL-NRG011TV board from STMicroelectronics helps designers quickly build 200W digital-power supplies and adapters for LED and OLED televisions to exceed the toughest energy-efficiency and standby regulations. Based on ST’s STNRG011 digital PFC (power-factor correction) and resonant LLC converter, the STEVAL-NRG011TV combines a proven and reliable topology with the ability to configure and fine-tune the operating parameters for optimal…