Embedded Systems Weekly – Issue 49

Issue 49 – 22 April 2016

Hardware

All CPU and MCU documentation in one place

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Electric Circuits by Eugene Khutoryansky

A YouTube playlist filled with Electronics’ concepts explained.Share on Twitter ∙ Share on Facebook

The SK6812 – another intelligent RGB LED

During the last months, a new WS2812 alternative appeared on the market: The SK6812. In most aspects these devices are basically clones of the WS2812. What is interesting however, is that the manufacturer came up with a couple of new variations of the stock 5050 RGB LED.Share on Twitter ∙ Share on Facebook

Configurable Analog Chip Computes with 1,000 Times Less Power than Digital

Researchers have built and demonstrated a novel configurable computing device that uses a thousand times less electrical power – and can be built up to a hundred times smaller – than comparable digital floating-gate configurable devices currently in use.Share on Twitter ∙ Share on Facebook

Software

ESP8266 Controlled with Android App

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The Ars guide to building a Linux router from scratch

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Linux Programming - daemon basics

A daemon is nothing more than a long running process. There is no specific system call or library function to establish a daemon on a system. Instead, a daemon is a program written to behave in a certain way, and most daemons adhere to some norms.Share on Twitter ∙ Share on Facebook

Misc

USB soldering iron test and teardown with schematic

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Tektronix TSG4106A RF Signal / Vector Generator Review, Teardown & Experiments

A complete teardown of the unit is presented along with an explanation of various functions, components and sub-systems. The basic unit performance is verified using a Keysight EXA Signal Analyzer. The TSG4106A is then used to along with an Analog Devices I/Q de-modulator whose output is examined for performance verification.Share on Twitter ∙ Share on Facebook

Adding touch screen to Siglent SDS1022c oscilloscope

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Flappy Bird on e-cigarette (eVic-VTC Mini)

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