While the default configuration of your Raspberry Pi doesn’t support reading analog input, you can enhance its capabilities by utilizing an MCP3008 I/P ADC chip, enabling analog input functionality. By establishing a connection between your Raspberry Pi and an MCP3008 I/P chip, you can leverage the power of SPI to read a maximum of 8 […]
Silicon Motion’s FerriSSD is optimally designed for a wide range of embedded applications that require faster access speed, a small, flexible form-factor, and reliable serial ATA (SATA) or parallel ATA (PATA) storage. The FerriSSD combines industry-proven controller technology, NAND Flash, and passive components into a single small BGA package which simplifies design efforts and reduces time-to-market
ams’ digital ambient light sensor features an integrated on-chip photopic filter The TSL2540 from ams was developed as the 4th generation ambient light sensor (ALS) and includes an integrated on-chip photopic filter which provides near photopic responsiveness for operation behind the inked glass of a touch panel display. The TSL2540 is a highly sensitive light-to-digital converter that transforms light intensity
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Introduction This is the follow-up article to the one published last week, which focused on the technical aspects and operational details of PIR motion sensors (read it here). In this article, we will delve into the practical applications of PIR motion sensors, specifically in conjunction with a Raspberry Pi board (in my case, a Raspberry
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This is a step-down DC-DC converter mainly designed for application such as high-cell-count battery packs, power tools, garden tools and electric scooters, drones. Some of the features of the project is precision enable, input voltage UVLO, internal soft start etc. The project operates over wide input voltage range of 15V to 65V to provide a regulated 12V-1A output at
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Overview Raspberry Pi is a line of single-board computers that has gained popularity among DIYers, hobbyists, and students. The Raspberry Pi series was created with the goal of promoting computer science education globally. One key distinction between Arduino and Raspberry Pi is that Arduinos are based on microcontrollers, whereas Raspberry Pi boards are based on
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ams announced the pre-release of the new TARA2000-AUT family of VCSEL (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) flood illuminators for automotive applications. According to the company, the TARA2000-AUT flood illuminators are the industry’s first to be qualified to the AEC-Q102 automotive quality standard and the ISO 26262 functional safety standard. The TARA2000-AUT products are ideal for new optical in-cabin sensing (ICS) systems based on 2D NIR imaging or 3D time-of-flight sensing
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B&K Precision, a leading designer and manufacturer of reliable, cost-effective test and measurement instruments, today announces the 9140 Series Triple Output Multi-Range DC Power Supplies. With three isolated and individually controllable outputs, the 9140 (32 V, 8 A) and 9141 (60 V, 4 A) provide up to 300 W of clean power with low ripple and
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This is a high accuracy current sensor project build using ACS37002 IC from Allegro, which is a fully integrated Hall-effect current sensor with 0.85mOhms integrated conductor. A fast overcurrent alert output, programmable gain settings and analog linear voltage outputs are key features of this project. The sensor has optimized accuracy for current ranges +/-33A to +/-66 A and the analog voltage
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Minimises test bench space for measuring voltage, current and power to ensure constant energy output and handling sudden electrical changes To offer a compact bench form factor with a built-in data logger for delivering immediate, real-time decision insights and minimising the need for additional instruments with an accurate system that measures voltage, current and calculates
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