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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.
Accurately Measuring Battery Capacity

18/02/2013
- Analogue
- Batteries
- Design Phase
- FRAM
- Instrumentation
- Manufacture
- Power
- Research Phase
- Sensors
- Standards
- Test
- Wireless
This and other great tips and tricks can be found on Agilent's General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment blog.
Renesas exhibits new arrivals at Embedded World, Nuremberg.

27/02/2013
Renesas Electronics exhibits new arrivals at Embedded World, Nuremberg, this week.
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.
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.
HDO 4000 Oscilloscope High Resolution 12 bit Vertical Resolution

13/11/2012
HDO 4000 Oscilloscope 12 bit Vertical Resolution The HDO4000 and HDO6000 Oscilloscopes with HD4096 acquire waveforms with high resolution, high sample rate, and low noise.
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.
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.
Agilent Z540.3 Compliance

24/04/2013
Agilent Technologies was an active participant in the NCSLI 171 subcommittee that authored the Z540.
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.
Highlights of Renesas Electronics Developers Conference 2012

01/01/2013
Renesas held a 5 day developers conference in October 2012 in Orange County, California.
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.
A2500R24A and A2500R24C 2.4 Ghz Solution User Manual FCC, IC & ETSI Certified

03/03/2013
The Anaren Integrated Radio (AIR) module family includes several solutions in the 2400MHz band -- all of which incorporate the Texas Instruments CC2500, low-power RF transceiver chip and are compatible with all TI-approved software stacks.
Agilent RF and Universal Frequency Counter Comparison Guide

24/04/2013
For more information on Agilent Technologies Frequency Counters visit: www.
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.
PowerEsim - Free SMPS Switching Power Supply / Transformer Design Software

25/10/2012
A New CAD tool on the Internet for Switching Power Supplies PowerEsim- Free on-line switch mode power supply SMPS, circuit and transformer design, calculation, simulation software.
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.
A110LR09A Covers 868-870 Mhz User Manual ETSI Certified Dual Band

24/03/2013
The A110LR09A is an ULTRA low cost, high-performance, FCC & IC certified and ETSI-compliant radio module that incorporates the Texas Instruments CC110L “value line” transceiver chip, all in the industry’s smallest package: 9 x 16 x 2.
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.
Enhance the Battery Life of Your Mobile or Wireless Device

22/03/2013
The success of the wireless revolution is visible in the number of devices we use every day: smartphones, tablets, e-readers, GPS units, wearable patient monitors,heart-rate monitors, and many more.
A1101R08A /A1101R08C User Manual - ETSI Compliant 868 Mhz

03/03/2013
The Anaren Integrated Radio (AIR) module family includes several solutions in the 868MHz band -- all of which incorporate the Texas Instruments CC1101, low-power RF transceiver chip and are compatible with all TI-approved software stacks.
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.
STMicroelectronics: LIS3DSH - MEMS Atmospheric Pressure Sensor

30/04/2013
LPS331AP is the compact and robust 260-1260 mbar absolute digital output barometer featuring Weather station, Indoor and Urban canyon localization, sport watches and altitude measurement.
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!
Renesas Microcontroller (MCU) and Microprocessor (MPU) Selection Guide - new

19/12/2012
Renesas Electronics has updated it's microcontroller selection guide.
Motorman Hybrid Connector - TE Connectivity

25/03/2013
The fully configurable Motorman solution integrates communication, signal and power for real-time control at higher performance and half the size of current standards.
Re-create dynamic end-use conditions -- smart phone battery usage (Video)

06/11/2012
- Instrumentation
- Power
- Test
- Wireless
Battery run-time in mobile devices can be validated most precisely when loaded with actual dynamic current demands rather than testing with an average current level.
Renesas exhibits Arduino compatible Gadget Renesas microcontroller board

01/03/2013
Gadget Renesas – microcontroller board by Sakura Exhibited at Embedded World, Nuremberg this week.
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).
Agilent Technologies Trueform Waveform Generation Technology

20/02/2013
- Analogue
- Communication
- Design Phase
- DSP
- Instrumentation
- Manufacture
- Microprocessors
- Passives
- Power
- Research Phase
- Sensors
- Standards
- Test
Introduction Trueform waveform generation technology is an exclusive technology found in Agilent's new 33500B Series waveform generators.
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.
Accurate emulation of battery for better device testing (Video)

06/11/2012
- Batteries
- Instrumentation
- Power
- Test
A key consideration when powering a mobile device with a DC source is getting current drain test results comparable to that of using a battery, when optimizing battery run-time.
Anaren Tips to reduce Certification time for Wireless Products

24/03/2013
A video from Anaren; How to reduce Certification time for Wireless Products
Paired Sensor(s) / Gateway Demonstration App Note

05/02/2013
The Anaren Paired Sensor / Gateway Demonstration shows several different facets of low-power wireless communications in a single configurable demo package using very low-cost development kits.
A110LR09A Covers 868-870 Mhz User Manual ETSI Certified

17/03/2013
The A110LR09A is an ULTRA low cost, high-performance, FCC & IC certified and ETSI-compliant radio module that incorporates the Texas Instruments CC110L “value line” transceiver chip, all in the industry’s smallest package: 9 x 16 x 2.
Will Super Capacitors and Batteries be Coupled to a Hybrid Soon?

16/12/2011
- ARM
- Batteries
- Capacitors
- Communication
- DSP
- FLASH
- GSM
- LASER
- Manufacture
- Military Applications
- PIC
- Power
- RFID
- Sensors
- WiFi
- Wireless
Connecting ICD3 to a Target System

19/01/2013
- 720
- Assembly
- Design Phase
- Industrial Applications
- Interconnect
- PIC
- Research Phase
- Test
Connecting ICD3 to Target Systems Often, especially when using Surface mount devices, there is insufficient room to put a standard RJ11 connector on the target board.
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.
Tips and Tricks for the Agilent 34450A Multimeter

05/02/2013
- Analogue
- Communication
- Design Phase
- DSP
- Instrumentation
- Manufacture
- Power
- Research Phase
- Standards
- Test
The Agilent 34450A 5½ digit multi-purpose digital multimeter (DMM) offers a variety of advanced features and capabilities.
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.
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.
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 .
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
- Wireless
Solve ESD and EMI problems with high speed buses like USB

07/11/2012
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Anaren Air Stacks - Easy Instructions

24/03/2013
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EDP Baseboard - full review

20/07/2010
- ARM
- ARM7
- Capacitors
- Communication
- Design Phase
- DSP
- dsPIC
- EEPROM
- Linear Regulator
- Manufacture
- Memory
- PIC
- PIC32
- Power
- Solder
- Switches
- Test
Arduino Starter Kit - Video 8 - Touchy-Feely Lamp

20/11/2012
- Arduino
- LED
- Sensors
- SERIAL
- Test
In the latest instalment of the Arduino Starter Kit video tutorials, Massimo Banzi builds for us a Touch Sensor Lamp.
Jitter Measurements with a Counter

19/02/2013
- Analogue
- Communication
- Design Phase
- Display & Lighting
- DSP
- Instrumentation
- Manufacture
- Power
- Research Phase
- Standards
- Test
This and other great tips and tricks can be found on Agilent's General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment blog.