• Printed Circuit Board
    Hardware

    What to Look for in a Digital Signal Controller

    While digital signal processing tends to be more common than analog in many devices these days, one notable exception is when a device uses analog sensors and the signal needs to be conditioned for digital processing. For these devices, a digital signal controller is necessary, to connect the analog domain to the digital, but how do you go about selecting the right DSC for your device? There are many considerations, including the cost and availability of the DSC, but before you get to that point, you need to compare a few other key aspects. Floating Point or Fixed Point Arithmetic Digital signal controllers use either fixed or floating point units…

  • Arduino Integrated Circuit
    Gadget

    Arduino: The Hit Among Geeks and DIY Fans

    Arduino has proven to be more successful than many powerful computing boards that have been in the market for a long time. The Arduino community has grown to more than 100,000 users strong. But what exactly is Arduino? Simply put, Arduino is a programmable circuit board. It has grown popular among designers, scientists, hobbyists, programmers, engineers and hardware hackers. It enhances interactivity to project and objects and comes with a myriad of benefits to the user. Benefits of Using Arduino Whenever you use Arduino, you will enjoy the speed and the simplicity of prototyping. You can hook up an LCD and start displaying text in a few minutes. With Arduino,…