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Renesas exhibits new arrivals at Embedded World, Nuremberg.

27/02/2013
Renesas Electronics exhibits new arrivals at Embedded World, Nuremberg, this week.
Highlights of Renesas Electronics Developers Conference 2012

01/01/2013
Renesas held a 5 day developers conference in October 2012 in Orange County, California.
Ajouter le Wifi à votre microcontroleur en 1 journée ;=)

20/10/2012
A la différence de la plupart des solutions concurrentes existant sur le marché, aucune ressource FLASH ni RAM n'est nécessaire dans le microcontrôleur hôte ; un simple UART ou canal SPI suffit.
Radio: It’s Just 2 easy!

12/03/2013
Radio: It’s Just 2 easy! Rick Winscot of US company Quilix has married together two ‘easy’ technologies by developing an Arduino ‘shield’ for the LPRS “easyRadio Advanced” low power radio modules.
RS EDP Archive of Hello World Programs

20/03/2013
"Hello World" programs for Command modules of the RS Embedded Development Platform (EDP).
Renesas MCU Overview

02/08/2012
- 78K
- Analogue
- DSP
- Ethernet
- FLASH
- GPS
- GSM
- H8
- LCD
- Mbed
- Memory
- Microcontrollers
- MIPS
- PIC
- Power
- R8C
- RENESAS
- RL78
- RX
- S08
- S12
- Scientific Applications
- SERIAL
- SRAM
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Getting started with the Renesas RL78 Low Power Microcontroller is Easy.

25/02/2013
A new brochure for the RL78 low power MCU family is available now.
RS EDP Archive of Hello World Programs

20/03/2013
"Hello World" programs for Command modules of the RS Embedded Development Platform (EDP).
RF Basics & Getting Started -- PowerPoint Presentation

15/02/2013
This PowerPoint presentation -- assembled by the Anaren Integrated Radio (AIR) team, with significant content courtesy of Texas Instruments -- serves as an overview of the parameters and considerations a designer would use to select a low-power wireless (LPRF) solution.
RS EDP Archive of Test programs

20/03/2013
Test programs for all modules of the RS Embedded Development Platform (EDP).
Source listing for FORTHdsPIC Vsn 0.1

13/03/2013
This is a source code listing for Bill Marshall's FORTH language interpreter/compiler project.
easyRadio Advanced Data Sheet

25/10/2012
easyRadio Advanced LPRS has taken development of its highly sucessful easyRadio even further by introducing to the market the new "Advanced" transmitters and transceivers.
RasPiComm - Raspberry Pi piggyback board

26/02/2013
Just plug the RasPiComm on the GPIO header of your Raspberry Pi and start using advanced features like a realtime clock (your Raspberry Pi won't lose time when powered down), a 5-way joystick, outputs and two serial ports (RS-232 and RS-485). Directy control a display, a stepper motor controller or relays and much more!
Tips to prevent voltage droop from tripping low voltage detection circuits

13/05/2013
This and other great tips and tricks can be found on Agilent's Watt's Up? Blog.
GR-SAKURA Starter Guide

13/11/2012
GR-SAKURA, produced by Gadget Renesas, is a compact board embedding a tiny but powerful microchip made by Renesas.
Gadget Renesas Sakura Microcontroller Development Board

25/03/2013
The Gadget Renesas project was conceived to bring a high performance 32-bit microcontroller Arduino compatible development board to a wider design community of professional engineers, students and hobbyists.
Embedded Webserver Technical Training in UK : april 18th 2013

03/04/2013
- 720
- 802.11b
- Communication
- Microcontrollers
- PIC
- PIC32
- WiFi
( above webserver can be accessed on-line 24/7 on this address : http://www.
ICD3 + Explorer 16 - full review + Video

14/11/2010
- Development Kits - Electronics
- DSP
- dsPIC
- Ethernet
- FLASH
- LCD
- Memory
- PIC
- PIC24
- Power
- RS232
- Solder
- Wireless
What is a bipolar power supply?

22/03/2013
This blog post and other great tips and tricks for Agilent Power Products can be found on the Watt's Up? blog.
Developing a Product for Building Automation with KNX and the Renesas RL78 MCU

30/01/2013
Overview Networked Intelligent buildings are becoming a growth industry driven by the need to be green and conserve energy.
Short Range Wireless- the easy choice?

12/03/2013
Short Range Wireless- the easy choice? ‘Choice consists of the mental process of judging the merits of multiple options and selecting one or more of them’, so Wikipedia informs us.
Microchip Training Classes in UK - Mid April

04/04/2013
Microchip are running 3 training classes at our Reading HQ on 15th / 16th / 18th April .
TUTORIAL: How To Install Design Spark On A Mac Using Crossover

27/03/2013
Hello there fellow mac users! i managed to get the legendary Design Spark PCB running on a mac so i thought i would tell u guys how to do this to! First you gotta download crossover and the latest Design Spark PCB installer for windows What is crossover i hear you say? well, crossover is a program on the mac that lets you install windows programs on a mac by making them think they are running on a windows machine, its a very clever application however it is not free, it costs £38 (with a years worth of support for it) or £25 (with a months worth of support) last i checked (i used the trial to install mine) but in my opinion for an application like design spark pcb and the ability to install most windows applications, its worth it! Make a folder on your desktop called "Design Spark" and put inside it the Design Spark PCB installer for windows Also inside the folder you just made make another folder called "Support Files" Now open crossover and you should get this screen Select "Install Windows Software" Then you should get this windows pop up Type in the search bar at the top "design spark", it won't be able to find anything Select the "Other Application" option and then "Proceed" you should then get this window Select "Choose Installer File.
Introduction to USB device Technical Training in UK : april 16th 2013

02/04/2013
- Communication
- Microcontrollers
- PIC
- PIC24
- PIC32
USB is becoming more common in embedded systems as a replacement solution for disappearing serial ports on the computer.
Wireless RaspberryPi Modules Available From LPRS

12/03/2013
Wireless RaspberryPi Modules Available From LPRS eRA-Connect2-Pi - narrow-band performance at a wide-band budget.
BLDC Motor Control using Z8 from Zilog

03/12/2010
- FLASH
- Microcontrollers
- PIC
- Power
Renesas Microcontroller (MCU) and Microprocessor (MPU) Selection Guide - new

19/12/2012
Renesas Electronics has updated it's microcontroller selection guide.
Bluetooth® Audio Made Simple

09/04/2013
Microchip have just introduced this great little evaluation kit that demonstrates just how easy it is to stream Bluetooth® audio from your smart phone or tablet .
On-line learning resources for the Renesas RL78 microcontroller family

30/01/2013
Renesas offers an on-line learning resource for the RL78 microcontroller family which is open to everyone and contains 12 modules from an overview of the MCU to details of the architecture, peripherals, safety features, and development tools.
Agilent Z540.3 Compliance

24/04/2013
Agilent Technologies was an active participant in the NCSLI 171 subcommittee that authored the Z540.
Source listing for FORTHdsPIC Vsn 0.2

29/04/2013
This is a source code listing for Bill Marshall's FORTH language interpreter/compiler project.
HD4096: Advantages of 12 bit A/D converter architecture in a modern oscilloscope.

23/10/2012
Discussion of Oscilloscope Vertical Resolution.
Getting Started with BGS2-T GSM Terminal Kits

05/03/2013
Many purchasers of GSM Terminal Kits wish to make those first evaluative steps with the technology as pain-free as possible, or to confidently determine their new device is performing as expected and make any necessary ‘tweaks’.
Etech Magazine Issue 8

16/01/2013
- Capacitors
- Circuit Design
- FLASH
- LED
- Mbed
- Memory
- Microcontrollers
- Power
- Raspberry Pi
This edition of eTech focuses on Raspberry Pi , as well as how MRI (Magnetic Response Imaging) is used in medical research, and a look at Thunderbolt, the new standard for I/O, providing an alternative to USB connectivity.
Using a Frequency Counter to Measure Phase Noise Close to a Carrier Signal

24/04/2013
For more information on Agilent Technologies Frequency Counters visit: www.
What Is Going On When My Power Supply Displays “UNREG”?

16/01/2013
- Batteries
- FLASH
- Instrumentation
- Manufacture
- PIC
- Power
- Standards
- Test
This and other great tips and tricks can be found on the Watt's Up? Blog.
Rotating LED Display using LEGO and GR-SAKURA

14/11/2012
This is a handheld game device with rotating LED display using LEGO and GR-Sakura.
Renesas exhibits Arduino compatible Gadget Renesas microcontroller board

01/03/2013
Gadget Renesas – microcontroller board by Sakura Exhibited at Embedded World, Nuremberg this week.
MPLAB X (TLS0101) Technical Training in UK :april 15th 2013

31/03/2013
- Microcontrollers
- PIC
Looking to get a practical training on the new MPLAB X IDE from Microchip Technology ? Interested to gain daily productivity while developping on the PIC microcontrollers ? Microchip will run a MPLAB X hands-on training on april 15th in its premises (details for registration & location in attached document) TLS0101 : Getting started with Microchip development tools (MPLAB X) Cost : 60.
10 Hints for Getting the Most from Your Frequency Counter

24/04/2013
Counters can be a plug and play instrument and seem fairly simple from the outside.
Agilent 53200 Series Frequency Counter/Timers Family Overview

24/04/2013
The Agilent 53200 Series frequency counter/timers give you more insight into your signals so you can solve design and manufacturing problems faster.
Agilent RF and Universal Frequency Counter Comparison Guide

24/04/2013
For more information on Agilent Technologies Frequency Counters visit: www.
How to use Anaren Integrated Radio (AIR) EM Board with Texas Instruments DK kits

22/03/2013
This presentation describes how to test Anaren Integrated Radio (AIR) modules using Texas Instruments' popular low-power RF development kit (DK).
Anaren Air Stacks - Easy Instructions

24/03/2013
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What happens if remote sense leads open?

22/03/2013
- Analogue
- Communication
- Display & Lighting
- DSP
- Human Machine Interface
- Instrumentation
- Interconnect
- LED
- Memory
- Microcontrollers
- Microprocessors
- Passives
- PIC
- Power
- Programmable Logic
- Sensors
- Test
- Thermal Management
- Wired
This post and other great tips and tricks for Agilent Power Products can be found on the Watt's Up? blog.
How to use Anaren Integrated Radio (AIR) EZ boards with TI's eZ430-RF2500

08/02/2013
This short presentation describes how to test Anaren Integrated Radio (AIR) modules using Texas Instruments' eZ430-RF2500 evaluation kit.
RS EDP Archive of Drivers

20/03/2013
Software drivers for modules of the RS Embedded Development Platform (EDP).
HD4096: HDO4000 Spectrum Analysis Option.

13/12/2012
Related Links Advantages of 12 bit A/D TechnologyHDO4000 OverviewData SheetSpectrum Analyser Teledyne LeCroy HDO4000 High Definition Oscilloscope Combining Teledyne LeCroy’s HD4096 high definition 12-bit technology, with long memory, a compact form factor, 12.
Optimize Wireless Device Battery Run-time: Two Part Webcast Series

22/03/2013
Trying to design your wireless device to maximize battery run-time or qualify the right battery to actually deliver maximum capacity? Attend this webcast series to learn the latest measurement techniques for gaining greater insights on optimizing battery-run time.
Agilent Test-System Development Guide

22/03/2013
The Agilent Test-System Development Guide is a comprehensive handbook for test engineers who need to maximize performanceand flexibility while minimizing cost and complexity.