Issue #363
October 2020
Technologies for Smart Cities
6: Building a Power Rail Probe: An Exercise in Low-Noise Design, By Andrew Levido
14: Design a Wireless Tracking Device: Smart Antenna Choices, By Geoff Schulteis
18: A Review: V5 Plus Drone Flight Controller: Hands-On Evaluation, By Raul Alvarez-Torrico
26: Code Size vs. Memory Footprint: And Why They Matter, By Steve Graves
30: Balancing a Ball on a Touchscreen: Using a PID Controller, By Gregory Kaiser and Samuel Feibel
35: Smart Cities Leverage IoT Building Blocks: Chips, Systems and Services, By Jeff Child
44: Raspberry Pi Roundup: A Bounty of HATs and Clones, By Jeff Child
50: DATASHEET: Embedded PCs: Integrated Solutions, By Jeff Child
56: EMBEDDED IN THIN SLICES: LoRa (Part 7): Building a Prototype LoRa Device, By Bob Japenga
60: FROM THE BENCH: White Hot: Measuring Color Temperature: Using an Arduino Mega, By Jeff Bachiochi
68: THE DARKER SIDE: An Introduction to Stub Filters: A Wire to Nowhere, By Robert Lacoste
75: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79: The Future of Modular Edge Processing: Three Real-World Intelligent Infrastructure Applications, By Dan Demers

Embedded Solutions for COVID-19
6: Build a Solar-Powered Weather Station: Using Adafruit IO, By Mark Komus
14: Build an Automated Fruit-Ripeness Detector: Banana Scan, By Christina Chang, Michelle Feng and Russell Silva
20: LoRa Air Quality Monitoring System: IoT Tech Put to Good Use, By Dhairya A. Parikh
28: Understanding the Ultra96 Board (Part 2): The Software, By Nishant Mittal
32: Embedded Tech Provides COVID-19 Era Solutions: Sensors, MCUs, AI and More, By Jeff Child
42: Data Acquisition Gear Looks to System Solutions: Leveraging the Best Ideas, By Jeff Child
48: DATASHEET: COM Express Boards: Upgradeable Computing, By Jeff Child
52: EMBEDDED SYSTEM ESSENTIALS: Finding a $Billion Dollar Fault Mode: Using EMFI Analysis, By Colin O’Flynn
58: PICKING UP MIXED SIGNALS: A Deep Dive on Thunderboard Sense 2: Sensors for a Song, By Brian Millier
67: FROM THE BENCH: Build a Tiny OLED Display Subsystem: SSD1306 Out on a Cheap Date, By Jeff Bachiochi
74: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79: The Future of LoRa-Networked IoT: Keeping Tomorrow’s IoT Connected, By Remi Lorrain

Issue #365
December 2020
ICs for Machine Learning
6: Device Monitors Home Air-Quality and CO2: The IntlAir Project, By Andrei Florian
16: Breathalyzer Links to Car’s Ignition System: Using an NXP LPC802 MCU, By Julia Paglia
22: True Random Number Generation: Using Comparators, By Wolfgang Matthes
31: Understanding the Ultra96 Board (Part 1): The Hardware, By Nishant Mittal
36: Build a Line Follower Robot: With Arduino and PID Control, By Alexandru Dumitrache
42: IC and Software Solutions Enable Machine Learning: FPGAs, MCUs and Software, By Jeff Child
50: App-Specific Trend Drives Test and Measurement Gear: Market Mindset, By Jeff Child
55: DATASHEET: DC-DC Converters: Technology Charging Ahead, By Jeff Child
58: EMBEDDED IN THIN SLICES: FreeRTOS (Part 1): Intro to Real Time Operating Systems, By Bob Japenga
62: FROM THE BENCH: Automated TV Antenna Positioning System: Zeroing in on HDTV, By Jeff Bachiochi
68: THE DARKER SIDE: Voltage-Level Translation Techniques: Managing Mixed-Voltages, By Robert Lacoste
75: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79: The Future of of Chiplets: Specialized Chiplets Revive Moore’s Law, By Syed Alam

Issue #364
November 2020
5G Wireless Technologies
6: Wearable for Self-Isolated COVID-19 Patients: SmartWristband, By Andrei Florian
16: Building a Smart Weather Cube: Using a Raspberry Pi 3B+, By Alberto Lopez Delgado and Carlos Gutierrez
24: Making a Retro Dumb Terminal: 8-bit Design for 8-bit Projects, By Brian B. Beard
34: Stringless Bass Guitar Uses PIC32: Sensors and Synthesis, By Peter Cook, Jackson Kopitz, and Caitlin Stanton
40: Technology Innovation Propels 5G Forward: Wireless World Reshuffles, By Jeff Child
48: Motion Control Solutions Target Industrial Systems: Chips and Modules, By Jeff Child
53: DATASHEET: Tiny Embedded Boards: Mini but Mighty, By Jeff Child
56: EMBEDDED SYSTEM ESSENTIALS: Low-Level Automotive ECU Security: Vehicle Vulnerabilities, By Colin O’Flynn
60: FROM THE BENCH: Voltage Regulators: Beat the Heat, By Jeff Bachiochi
68: PICKING UP MIXED SIGNALS: A Multipurpose Signal Generator: Using the ESP32, By Brian Millier
75: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79 The Future of IP Protection:  Security from Inception: Why IP Protection is Essential, By Stefan Skarin

Issue #362
September 2020
Technology for Robotics
6: Machine Vision Random Number Generator: Using the Raspberry Pi, By Devlin Gualtieri
16: Write an Object Tracking Drone Application: Using OpenCV, MAVSDK and PX4, By Raul Alvarez-Torrico
26: Forearm-Controlled Robotic Hand: Sensors and Servos, By Cassandra Scarpa and Caeli MacLennan
34: Frequency Independent Phase Shifter: Precise Solution, By Nishant Mittal
38: Build a Music Composition Assistant: PIC32-Based PICcompose, By Tara van Nieuwstadt and Laasya Renganathan
42: Embedded Solutions Step Up for Robotics Duties: Systems, Boards and Chips, By Jeff Child
49: Rugged SBCs Bulk Up for Harsh Environment Work: Toughness Trending, By Jeff Child
55: DATASHEET: Application-Specific MCUs: Focused Feature Sets, By Jeff Child
58: EMBEDDED SYSTEM ESSENTIALS: IC Packaging and Physical Security: Do They Affect One Another?, By Colin O’Flynn
62: PICKING UP MIXED SIGNALS: Customer Counter Uses ESP32 MCU: A COVID-19 Era Tool, By Brian Millier
70: FROM THE BENCH: Dusting Off the Vinyl: Wireless-Connected Turntable, By Jeff Bachiochi
76: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79: The Future of Workplace Productivity: Low-Power IoT Networking Solves Smart Building Challenges, By Byron BeMiller


6: Writing MAVSDK/PX4 Drone Applications: Autonomous Flying Fun,
By Paul Alvarez-Torrico
16: EEG Error Correction Interface: Anxiety Takes Control, By Rebecca Bell,
Emma Kaufman and Chloe Kuo
22: Build a TV Commercial Killer: C-B-G: New Simplified Redesign,
By Tommy Tyler
30: Build a Gesture-Controlled Camera Platform: Using a PIC32 MCU,
By Kunpeng Huang, Siqi Qian and Xinyi Yang
38: Diverse IC Types Drive Automotive Innovations: Multi-Pronged Evolution,
By Jeff Child
46: Display Advances Serve Embedded Needs: Easier Integration, By Jeff Child
50: DATASHEET: Open-Spec SBCs: Community Computing, By Jeff Child
54: EMBEDDED IN THIN SLICES: LoRa: (Part 6) A MachineQ Example Continued, By Bob Japenga
58 THE DARKER SIDE: Making Heads or Tails of RMS Measurements: Your Gaussian Guide, By Robert Lacoste
66: FROM THE BENCH: Build a Joystick Interface for Flight Sims: Using Trusted RC Hardware, By Jeff Bachiochi
74: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79: The Future of Smart Buildings: A Smarter Approach to Connected Buildings, By Stefan Berggren

Issue #360
July 2020
PCB Design and Verification
6: Calibrating an MCU’s RTC Using GPS: Put Time on Your Side, By Stuart Ball
14: Tool Estimates IoT Device Battery Life: BattLab-One, By Doug Peters
20: IoT System Design Challenges: Connected Complexities, By Nishant Mittal
26: Build an NTSC Racing Video Game: Using a PIC32 MCU, By Brandon Guo, Dustin Hwang and Haley Lee
32: Auto Design Safety Analysis – Reloaded: Understanding and Simplifying FMEDAs, By Chuck Battikha and Doug Smith
38: PCB Design Tools Up Their Systems Game: Coping with Complexities, By Jeff Child
42: FPGAs and GPUs Flex Their AI Muscles: Chip-Level Supercomputing, By Jeff Child
49: DATASHEET: IoT Interface Modules: Wireless Wonders, By Jeff Child
52: PICKING UP MIXED SIGNALS: Build a SoundFont MIDI Synthesizer (Part 2): The Firmware and Circuitry, By Brian Millier
60: EMBEDDED SYSTEM ESSENTIALS: Building the ChipJabber-Unplugged: Old-School Glitching, By Colin O’Flynn
66: FROM THE BENCH: Oil Tank Gauge Uses Ultrasonic Sensing: Arduino in Action, By Jeff Bachiochi
74: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79 The Future of Intelligent Vehicle Telematics: Telematics -The Auto Industry's Black Box, By Dr. James J. Hunt

Issue #359
June 2020
Industrial IoT System Solutions
6: Build a Multi-Purpose GPS Tracker: BLE MCU-Based Design, By Carlo Tauraso
14: Retro-Computing Takes to the Cloud: Old Meets New, By Todd Wade
22: Build a Robotic S'more Maker: Using Computer Vision and RPi, By Katie Bradford and Jared Gallina
30: 4-20mA Transmitter Test Board Project: Programmable 2-Wire 4-20mA Design, By Mandar Bagul
40: Systems Focus Tops Industrial IoT Trends: Factories and Frameworks, By Jeff Child
48: Sensor Advances Push Performance Barriers: Meeting IoT-Era Demands, By Jeff Child
53: DATASHEET: AC-DC Power Supplies: Tailored Solutions, By Jeff Child
56: EMBEDDED IN THIN SLICES: LoRa (Part 5): A MachineQ Example, By Bob Japenga
60: THE DARKER SIDE: A Look at Homemade TCXOs (Part 1): Crystal Crafting, By Robert Lacoste
67: FROM THE BENCH: Measuring Soil Moisture with ADCs: Capacitors as Garden Tools, By Jeff Bachiochi
74: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79: The Future of Smart City Lighting: Smart Poles: A Thermal Management Challenge, By Tom Gregory

Issue #358
May 2020
Solutions for Smart Agriculture
6: Proximity Food Delivery Notifier: Bluetooth-Based Design, By Kenichi Kato
14: Intro to Ardupilot and PX4: (Part 2) Building the Drone, By Raul Alvarez-Torrico
22: Build an Automated Pest Deterrent System: Using Raspberry Pi, By Cole Gamborski, Cameron Phillips and Simon Fowler
28: Creative Mechanical Ideas for Embedded Systems: Professional Style Projects, By Wolfgang Matthes
36: Modernizing the Accuracy of an Antique Clock: Using a PSoC4 MCU, By Aubrey Kagan
42: Smart Agriculture Designs Tap IoT Technologies: The Internet of Growing Things, By Jeff Child
50: Embedded Software Tools Bulk Up on Security: Connected System Concerns, By Jeff Child
54: DATASHEET: Mini-ITX and Pico-ITX SBCs: Performance Platforms, By Jeff Child
58: PICKING UP MIXED SIGNALS: Build a SoundFont MIDI Synthesizer (Part 1): Using Teensy 4, By Brian Millier
64: EMBEDDED SYSTEM ESSENTIALS: Broad Market Secure MCUs: Spotlight on the MAX32520, By Colin O’Flynn
68: FROM THE BENCH: Upgrading the Weather Tree with I2C Interfacing, By Jeff Bachiochi
76: Product News
78: TEST YOUR EQ
79: The Future of Linux Security: Securing Linux-Based Systems in 4 Steps, By Glenn Seiler

Camera Integration for Drones
6: Build a Rhythm Gesture Game: With RF Comms and PIC32, By Kristina Nemeth, Jennifer Fuhrer and Joshua Diaz
12: Intro to Ardupilot and PX4 (Part 1): Drone Autopilot Solutions, By Raul Alvarez-Torrico
20: Build a Soap Carving System:  MCU Motor Control, By Ho-Jung Yang and Jared Gallina
26: Mapping Tool Leverages LIDAR Technology: Affordable 3D Map Creation, By Andrew Orme, Nicholas Gee, Alex Gowans and Duncan Stannard
32: Laser 3D Scanner Uses Raspberry Pi: Meshes and Motors, By Michael Xiao and Thomas Scavella
40: Drone Camera Solutions Aim for New Heights: Eyes in the Skies Evolve, By Jeff Child
46: Embedded PCs Gear Up for In-Vehicle Duties: Intelligent Transportation, By Jeff Child
52: DATASHEET: 32-Bit Microcontrollers: System Chips, By Jeff Child
56: EMBEDDED IN THIN SLICES: LoRa (Part 4): Building a Prototype LoRa Device, By Bob Japenga
62: THE DARKER SIDE: DSSS in a Nutshell: The Power of Patterns at Play, By Robert Lacoste
68: FROM THE BENCH: Taking RPLIDAR Out for a Spin (Part 2): Intelligence Upgrade, By Jeff Bachiochi
74: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79: The Future of Robotics: How Rotary Encoders Will Serve Mobile Robotics, By Jeff Smoot

Issue #356
March 2020
Medical Wearables
6: Build a Composite Video: Text Terminal: Using TI’s TM4C MCU, By Stuart Ball
12: LoRa-Based Tracking System: SARNet Aids Search and Rescue, By James Lawton, Callum Munn-Middleton and Cam Stauffer
20: Periodic Table Desktop: Trainer: Built Using PIC16 MCU, By Devlin Gualtieri
26: A Deep Dive Into LPWAN: IoT Sensor Connectivity, By Wolfgang Thieme
32: Solutions Evolve for: Medical Wearable Designs: MCUs, Analog ICs and Sensors, By Jeff Child
38: PCB Assembly Services: Parts, Prototypes, Production, By Jeff Child
42: DATASHEET: Industrial Power Supplies: Factory Functionality, By Jeff Child
46: EMBEDDED SYSTEM ESSENTIALS: USB Attacks and More with GreatFET: Facedancer Fun, By Colin O’Flynn
52: THE CONSUMMATE ENGINEER: Redefining the Kilogram: From Metal to Math, By George Novacek
54: PICKING UP MIXED SIGNALS: Dehumidifier Revamped for the IoT Era: Wireless Control, By Brian Millier
66: FROM THE BENCH: Taking RPLIDAR Out for a Spin (Part 1) Command Interface, By Jeff Bachiochi
74: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79: The Future of Data in Robotics: Distilling Insights from Tomorrow’s Digital Exhaust, By Jeff Linnell

Issue #355
February 2020
Embedded Vision Systems
6: Build a 4-DOF Robotic Arm (Part 2): The Before and After Math, By Raul Alvarez-Torrico
14: Tunable Spectrum Light Fixture: Intelligent Illumination, By Emmett Milliken
20: System Controller Manufacturing Test (Part 2): The Software, By Nishant Mittal
26: Programming the Cortex-M4 in Assembly: Flex Your Arm Skills, By David Ludington
38: High Performance on a Small Form Factor: Core-Driven and Compact, By Jürgen Jungbauer
40: Embedded Vision Systems Adopt AI and IoT Tech: Smarter Machine Vision, By Jeff Child
46: Board-Level Solutions Dress for IoT Duty: Ruggedness at the Edge, By Jeff Child
50: DATASHEET: A-D Converters: Integration and Innovation, By Jeff Child
53: THE CONSUMMATE ENGINEER: Semiconductor Fundamentals: (Part 6) High-Power MOSFETs, By George Novacek
56: THE DARKER SIDE: Group Delay Basics: More Filter Fun, By Robert Lacoste
64: EMBEDDED IN THIN SLICES: LoRa (Part 3): A Look at MachineQ, By Bob Japenga
68: FROM THE BENCH: Shedding Light on Smart LED Design (Part 2): Cube Puzzle with No Moving Parts, By Jeff Bachiochi
75: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79: The Future of 3D Development: Tech Advances Raise 3D Modeling to New Level, By Eric Conover

Issue #354
January 2020
System Solutions for Drones
6: Motion/Gesture-Controlled Speakers : PIC32 Playback, By Jidenna Nwosu, Benjamin Francis and Ayomi Sanni
12: Device Measures Indoor Air Quality: Bluetooth-Based Design, By Carlo Tauraso
20: Sound Localization: Using a PIC32 MCU, By JinJie Chen and Alvin Pan
27: Choosing Real-Time Embedded System Products: 10 Key Tips, By Rodger Hosking
32: System Controller Manufacturing Test (Part 1): The Hardware, By Nishant Mittal and Manoj Khandelwal
36: System Solutions Accelerate Drone Development: Fast Track to Flight, By Jeff Child
42: Analog ICs Boast Battery Management Innovations: Perfecting Power, By Jeff Child
46: DATASHEET: COM Express Boards: Compact Performance, By Jeff Child
50: EMBEDDED SYSTEM ESSENTIALS: Building Against Fault Injection Attacks: Cautious Coding, By Colin O’Flynn
54: PICKING UP MIXED SIGNALS: Relaxation Generator: Reloaded: Internet Era Upgrade, By Brian Millier
64: THE CONSUMMATE ENGINEER: Semiconductor Fundamentals (Part 5) More on FETs, By George Novacek
68: FROM THE BENCH: Shedding Light on Smart LED Design (Part 1): Programming and Pixels, By Jeff Bachiochi
76: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79: The Future of IoT as Safety Resource: Safer Living Through AI and IoT, By Jen Bernier-Santarini

Issue #353
December 2019
AI in Embedded Systems
6: Build a 4-DOF Robotic Arm (Part 1): Using MATLAB and Arduino, By Raul Alvarez-Torrico
14: Build a Simple Quadcopter Drone: Using a PIC32 MCU, By Yijia Chen, Stewart Aslan and Thinesiya Krishnathasan
22: Create Your Own I-V Curve Tracer: A $50 Design, By George R. Steber
32: Helping Cars Think for Themselves: AI and Neural Networks, By Bryce Johnstone
37: Modular Solutions Enable AI in Embedded Systems: Boards, Boxes and SoCs, By Jeff Child
44: Test and Measurement Solutions Push the Envelope: Speed and Functionality Advances, By Jeff Child
48: PRODUCT FOCUS: DC-DC Converters: Compact Efficiency, By Jeff Child
52: EMBEDDED IN THIN SLICES: LoRa (Part 2): The Things Network, By Bob Japenga
56: THE DARKER SIDE: Near-Field Magnetic Probes: Low-Cost EMI Detection, By Robert Lacoste
62: THE CONSUMMATE ENGINEER: Semiconductor Fundamentals (Part 4): Amplifiers and FETs, By George Novacek
66: FROM THE BENCH: Controlled Circuit Breaking: Home Electricity Evolution, By Jeff Bachiochi
74: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79: The Future of Airborne Security: Drones, Aircraft and Cyber Attacks—What Can Go Wrong?, By Alan Grau

Energy Harvesting Approaches
6: 4-20 mA Current Loop Devices: An SBC-Based Project, By Derek Hildreth
14: Self-Organizing Wi-Fi Mesh Network: Using PIC32 MCUs, By Daniel Weber and Michaelangelo Rodriguez
20: Designing Manufacturing Test Systems: Quality and Cost, By Nishant Mittal
24: Multi-Key Electronic Flute: Sensors and Synthesis, By Trisha Ray, Parth Bhatt and Qing Yu
30: Chip Solutions Tackle the Energy Harvesting Challenge: Self-Sufficiency at the IoT Edge, By Jeff Child
36: Analog ICs Feed Needs of Industrial Systems: Advances for Automation, By Jeff Child
40: PRODUCT FOCUS: Panel PCs: HMI Intelligence, By Jeff Child
45: EMBEDDED SYSTEM ESSENTIALS: Embedded System Security Live: Coverage of Two Security Events, By Colin O’Flynn
50: PICKING UP MIXED SIGNALS: Bluetooth-Enabled ECG Monitor: Using the Cypress PSoC 6 MCU, By Brian Millier
61: FROM THE BENCH: MQ Telemetry Transport (Part 2): Bringing it All Back Home, By Jeff Bachiochi
70: THE CONSUMMATE ENGINEER: Semiconductor Fundamentals (Part 3): Transistor Topologies, By George Novacek
74: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79: The Future of Smart Homes: The Essentials of Smart Home Security, By Michelle Tate

Smart Home Technologies
6: A Hardware Random Number Generator: MCU-Based Solution, By Devlin Gualtieri
10: Smart Farming Device Gives: Plants a Voice: SmartAgro, By Andrei Florian
18: Using Digital Potentiometers: Convenient Control, By Stuart Ball
24: The Laser Harp: A Twist on Modern Instruments, By Alex Hatzis
34: Assortment of Tech Solutions Enable the Smart Home: IoT-Leveraged Living Spaces, By Jeff Child
42: Application-Specific MCUs Deliver Rich Functionality:Purpose-Built Benefits, By Jeff Child
46: PRODUCT FOCUS: Rugged SBCs and COMs: Tested for Toughness, By Jeff Child
50: THE DARKER SIDE: An Intro to Antenna Arrays: Elements, Interference and More, By Robert Lacoste
60: EMBEDDED IN THIN SLICES: LoRa (Part 1): Where Does This Featherweight Fit In?, By Bob Japenga
64: FROM THE BENCH: MQ Telemetry Transport (Part 1): Going Aloft with Mosquitto, By Jeff Bachiochi
72: THE CONSUMMATE ENGINEER: Semiconductor Fundamentals (Part 2): Diodes in Detail, By George Novacek
76 : Product News
78 : Test Your EQ
79: The Future of Electronic Design Automation: Tool Advances Speed Design-to-Manufacture Process, By Keith Lee


IoT Security Solutions
6: Building a Portable Game Console: Accelerometer Enhanced, By Juan Joel Albrecht 
               and Leandro Dorta Duque
12: Using Small PCs in New Ways: Innovative Interfacing, By Wolfgang Matthes
22: Guitar Game Uses PIC32 MCU: Shred Master, By Brian Dempsey, Katarina Martucci
                and Liam Patterson
28: Comparing Color Sensor ICs: With an Eye on Applications, By Kevin Jensen
34: Industrial Embedded Computing Technology for Smart Robots: Modules for Cooperative Robotics,
               By Zeljko Loncaric and Prof. Dr. Christian Schlegel
38: MCUs Suit Up for IoT Security Duties: Connected Confidence, By Jeff Child
44 Mini-ITX and Pico-ITX SBCs Pack in Performance: Single-Board Sensations, By Jeff Child
50: PRODUCT FOCUS: IoT Gateways: Linking the Edge and Cloud, By Jeff Child
54: PICKING UP MIXED SIGNALS: Variable Frequency Drive (Part 2): Bandsaw Upgrade, By Brian Millier
62: EMBEDDED SYSTEM ESSENTIALS: Electromagnetic Fault Injection: A Closer Look, By Colin O’Flynn
67: FROM THE BENCH: Offloading Intelligence: A Robotics Example, By Jeff Bachiochi
72: THE CONSUMMATE ENGINEER: Semiconductor Fundamentals (Part 1): Resistivity and Doping,
                 By George Novacek
76 : Product News
78 : Test Your EQ
79: The Future of Critical 5G Networks: The Promise of 5G for First Responders, By Ken Bednasz


Issue #349
August 2019
Automotive Electronics
6: Automating the Art of Toast: With a Side of Raspberry Pi, By Katie Bradford and Michael Xiao
12: Build an RGB LED Controller: Using Parallel FET Dimming, By Dirceu R. Rodrigues, Jr.
20: Building a Twitter Emote Robot: Reactions in Real Time, By Ian Kranz, Nikhil Dhawan
………….and Sofya Calvin
26: Understanding the Role of Inference Engines in AI: Benchmarks and Batching, By Geoff Tate
30: Portable Digital Synthesizer: Music Using an MCU, By T.J. Hurd and Ben Roberge
38: IC Solutions Rev Up for Next Gen Auto Designs: MCUs, Analog ICs and More, By Jeff Child
45: Display Solutions Enhance Embedded Designs: System-Level Functionality, By Jeff Child
48: PRODUCT FOCUS: Tiny Embedded Boards: Petite Processing, by Jeff Child
52: EMBEDDED IN THIN SLICES: Bluetooth Mesh (Part 4): Models and Re-Use, By Bob Japenga
58: THE DARKER SIDE: The Fundamentals of Fuseology: Purposeful Protection, By Robert Lacoste
64: FROM THE BENCH: Watt’s Up with LEDs?: Efficiency Put to the Test, By Jeff Bachiochi
72: THE CONSUMMATE ENGINEER: Energy Monitoring (Part 3): Natural Gas and More,
……….By George Novacek
75: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79: The Future of IoT Standards: Unlock IoT: What's West ofWesteros?, By Cees Links

Technologies for Railway Systems
6: EOG-Controlled Video Game: Eyes as Interface, By Eric Cole, Evan Mok and Alex Huang
12: Macros for AVR Assembler Programming: Tools of the Machine Code Trade, By Wolfgang Matthes
26: Building a Smart Frying Pan: Connected Control for Chef, By Joseph Dwyer
32: Inrush Current Limiters in Action: Circuit Guardians, By Matt Reynolds
36: Embedded Solutions Enable Smarter Railway Systems: Computing, Connectivity and Control, By Jeff Child
44: FPGAs Flex Their DSP Muscles: Pros at Signal Processing, By Jeff Child
48: PRODUCT FOCUS:  IoT Interface Modules: Smart Solutions, By Jeff Child
52: PICKING UP MIXED SIGNALS: Variable Frequency Drive (Part 1): Washing Machine Repurposed, By Brian Millier
58: EMBEDDED SYSTEM ESSENTIALS: A Look at Cores with TrustZone-M: Security Scrutinized, By Colin O’Flynn
64: THE CONSUMMATE ENGINEER: Energy Monitoring (Part 2): Tracking Electric Power,  By George Novacek
68: FROM THE BENCH: Windless Wind Chimes (Part 2): My MIDI Upgrade, By Jeff Bachiochi
76: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79: The Future of Autonomous Cars: Sensors, Software and More Sensors, By James Fennelly

PCB Design Tools
6: Taming Your Wind Turbine: Power Perfected, By Alexander Pozhitkov, PhD.
12: Haptic Feedback Electronic Travel Aid: Vibration Vision, By Aaheli Chattopadhyay, Naomi Hess
             and Jun Ko
20: GPS Guides Robotic Car: Arduino UNO in Action, By Raul Alvarez-Torrico
28: Understanding PID: Control Concepts, By Stuart Ball
36: Building a PoE Power Subsystem: Design Decisions, By Thong Huynh and Dhanani
42: Integration Trend Leads PCB Design Tool Evolution: Comprehensive Solutions, By Jeff Child
48: Sensor Innovations Span a Wide Range of Solutions: Ready for the IoT Era, By Jeff Child
53: PRODUCT FOCUS: AC-DC Power Supplies: Application Emphasis, By Jeff Child
56: THE DARKER SIDE: dB for Dummies: Decibels Demystified, By Robert Lacoste
60: EMBEDDED IN THIN SLICES: Bluetooth Mesh (Part 3): Secure Provisioning, By Bob Japenga
64: THE CONSUMMATE ENGINEER: Energy Monitoring (Part 1): Sun-Powered System, 
             By George Novacek
67: FROM THE BENCH: Windless Wind Chimes (Part 1): Let Randomness Ring, By Jeff Bachiochi
74: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79: The Future of Robotics: Dealing with Challenges and Tradeoffs in Motion Control, By James English
79: The Future of Embedded Databases: Embedded Database Systems in the Age of IoT, By Steve Graves


Issue #346
May 2019
Technologies for Digital Signage
6: Capacitive vs. Inductive Sensing: Touch Trade-Offs, By Nishant Mittal
10: PIC32 Tames Real-Time Stock Monitoring: Market Matador, By David Valley and Saelig Khattar
16: Transistor Basics: And Their Role Today, By Stuart Ball
24: Robotic Arm Plays Beer Pong: Using PIC32s and IMUs, By Daniel Fayad, Justin Choi
……and Harrison Hyundong Chang
30: Digital Signage Technologies Gain Momentum: System Solutions, By Jeff Child
36: Code Analysis Tools Up Their Game: Quest for Code Quality, By Jeff Child
40: PRODUCT FOCUS PC/104 Boards: Legacy That Stacks Up, By Jeff Child
44: EMBEDDED SYSTEM ESSENTIALS: Attacking USB Gear with EMFI: Pitching a Glitch, By Colin O’Flynn
52: THE CONSUMMATE ENGINEER: Pressure Sensors: Terminologies and Technologies,
       By George Novacek
56: PICKING UP MIXED SIGNALS: Fancy Filtering with the Teensy 3.6: Arm-ed for DSP, By Brian Millier
68: FROM THE BENCH: An Itty Bitty Education: STEM at Home, By Jeff Bachiochi
76: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79: The Future of Safe Programming: How Programming Languages Evolve to Reduce Risks,
       By Quentin Ochem

Issue #345
April 2019
Video Technology in Drones
6: Build a Prescription Reminder: Using Raspberry Pi, By Devlin Gualtieri
14: IoT Monitoring System for Commercial Fridges: Using LoRa Technology, By Tyler Canton, Akio Yasu, 
              Trevor Ford and Luke Vinden
22: High-Voltage Differential Probe: Amplifiers in Action, By Andrew Levido
28: Build a PIC32-Based Recording Studio: Music from Micros, By Radhika Chinni, Brandon Quinlan
             and Raymond Xu
34: Drone Video Technologies are Flying High: Cameras, Boards and Kits, By Jeff Child
40: Low-Power Wireless Solutions Feed IoT Edge Needs: Integration Meets Innovation, By Jeff Child
46: PRODUCT FOCUS: 32-Bit Microcontrollers: Wireless Workhorse, By Jeff Child
50: EMBEDDED IN THIN SLICES: Bluetooth Mesh (Part 2): Provisioning Pondered, By Bob Japenga
54: THE CONSUMMATE ENGINEER: Improving Software Quality: By the Book, By George Novacek
58: THE DARKER SIDE: The Art of Current Probing: Mindful Measuring, By Robert Lacoste
66: FROM THE BENCH: Building an All-in-One Serial Terminal: With a Tiny Touchscreen, By Jeff Bachiochi
75: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79: The Future of Robotics: Dealing with Challenges and Tradeoffs in Motion Control, By James English

Guitar Video Game — Uses PIC32 Realism Revamp
MCU-Based IC Links USB to Legacy PC I/O — Versatile Solution
Smart Pet Collar Uses GPS and Wi-Fi — PIC32-Based Design
Formal Flow for Automotive Safety — Bulletproofing Car Design
Tailored Solutions Tackle Design Needs for Wearables — Low Power Priorities
Flex PCB Design Services — Building Boards that Bend
Power Supplies for Medical Use — Compliance for Care
Side-Channel Power Analysis — Easy Path to Proof
Cooling Electronic Systems — Beat the Heat
Impedance Spectroscopy Using the AD5933 — From IC to Instrument
Non-Evasive Current Sensor — Pondering Probes
The Future of IoT Connectivity — Cellular Technology’s Role in IoT Market Growth

Issue #343
February 2019
Automotive Infotainment
6: Build a Self-Correcting LED Clock: MCU-Driven Art, By Eldar Slobodyan and Jason Ben Nathan
14: Inductive Sensing with PSoC MCUs: Tougher Touch Tech, By Nishant Mittal
22: Building a Generator Control System: Three-Phase Power, By Kent Altobelli and Caleb Stewart
36 Thermal Management in Machine Learning: Beat the Heat, By Tom Gregory
40: MCUs Serve Up Solutions for Car Infotainment: Dashboard Dazzle, By Jeff Child
46: SWaP Needs Drive Non-Standard SBC Demand: All-In-One Solutions, By Jeff Child
50: PRODUCT FOCUS ADCs and DACs: Resolution and Speed, By Jeff Child
54: EMBEDDED IN THIN SLICES: Bluetooth Mesh (Part 1): Alternatives Compared, By Bob Japenga
58: THE CONSUMMATE ENGINEER: Infrared Sensors: Heat Lights the Way, By George Novacek
62: THE DARKER SIDE: The Art of Voltage Probing: Scope Savvy, By Robert Lacoste
69: FROM THE BENCH: Tinkering with Time: Protocols and Programming, By Jeff Bachiochi
76: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79: The Future of Artificial Intelligence: Intelligent Edge: Is AI Ready to Play a Role?, By Scott Nelson

Issue #342
January 2019
Control & Comms for Drones

6: Connecting USB to Simple MCUs: Helpful Hosting, By Stuart Ball
14: Vision System Enables Overlaid Images: Superhero Sight, By Daniel Edens and Elise Weir
20: Hierarchical Menus for Touchscreens: Crafting the Code, By Aubrey Kagan
32: The MPU vs. MCU Decision: Choices for Industrial Designs, By Jacko Wilbrink
36: Control and Comms Solutions Enhance Drone Designs: Synched in the Sky, By Jeff Child
42: Data Acquisition Rides Evolving Tech: Robust Solutions, By Jeff Child
46: PRODUCT FOCUS:  COM Express Boards: Computing Cores, By Jeff Child
52: PICKING UP MIXED SIGNALS: Easing into the IoT Cloud (Part 2): Modules in Action, By Brian Millier
58: THE CONSUMMATE ENGINEER: Real Schematics (Part 2) : Transmission Lines, By George Novacek
62: EMBEDDED SYSTEM ESSENTIALS: Power Analysis Capture with an MCU: Low-Cost Approach, By Colin O’Flynn
67: FROM THE BENCH: High-Side Current Sensing: A Means of Measuring, By Jeff Bachiochi
76: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79: The Future of IoT Benchmarks: Complex Benchmark Development Journey Yields Success, By Peter Torelli

Issue #341 - December 2018
Embedded AI
6: IoT Door Security System Uses Wi-Fi: Control Via App or Web, By Norman Chen, Ram Vellanki
 and Giacomo Di Liberto
12: FPGAs Provide Edge for Convolutional Neural Networks: Deep Learning Solution, By Ted Marena and        Robert Green
20: Designing a Display System for Embedded Use: Noritake Notes, By Aubrey Kagan
26: Self-Navigating Robots Use BLE: Signals and Servos, By Jane Du and Jacob Glueck
31: Applying WebRTC to the IoT: Peer-to-Peer Comms, By Allie Mellen
36: Chip-Level Solutions Feed AI Needs: Embedded Supercomputing, By Jeff Child
42: Module Solutions Suit Up for IIoT: Compact Connectivity, By Jeff Child
46: PRODUCT FOCUS DC-DC Converters: Expanding Options, By Jeff Child
50: EMBEDDED IN THIN SLICES: Internet of Things Security (Part 6): Identifying Threats, By Bob Japenga
54: THE CONSUMMATE ENGINEER: Real Schematics (Part 1): Passives and Parasitics, By George Novacek
58: THE DARKER SIDE: Do You Speak JTAG?: Up Your Test Game, By Robert Lacoste
65: FROM THE BENCH: Sun Tracking Project: Using PIC18 MCU, By Jeff Bachiochi
72: Product News
78 : Test Your EQ
79: The Future of IIoT Sensors: Rethinking the IIoT Sensor Domain for the Smart Factory, By Justin Moll

Issue #340
November 2018
3D Printing
6: Add GPS to Your Embedded System: MCU-Based Design, By Stuart Ball
14: Building an Autopilot Robot (Part 2): Control and Sensing, By Pedro Bertoleti
17: FCL for Servo Drives: Motors and MCUs, By Ramesh T. Ramamoorthy
20: MCU-Based Project Enhances Dance Game: Using Wavelet Transform, By Michael Solomentsev and Drew Dunne 
26: Sensors at the Intelligent IoT Edge: New Design Flows, By Greg Lebsack
32: What’s the Role of 3D Printing in Embedded Systems?: Experts Weigh In, By Jeff Child
38: Analog IC Advances Target Industrial Automation: Factory Focus, By Jeff Child
44: PRODUCT FOCUS 44 FPGA Boards: Integrated Solutions. By Jeff Child
49: EMBEDDED SYSTEM ESSENTIALS: Embedded System Security: Live from Las Vegas, By Colin O’Flynn
54: PICKING UP MIXED SIGNALS: Easing into the IoT Cloud (Part 1): Web Connecting MCUs, By Brian Millier
62: THE CONSUMMATE ENGINEER: High Accelerated Product Testing: Stress and Statistics, By George Novacek
66: FROM THE BENCH: Sleeping Electronics: Managing Power Vampires, By Jeff Bachiochi
73: Product News
78: Test Your EQ
79: The Future of Thermal Management: Why Cooling is a Priority in Embedded Systems Design,
By Tim Bretz


 6 Making a Chess-Playing Robot
Using Python and Raspberry Pi
By Christopher Martin-Rebneris

16 Building an Autopilot
Robot (Part 1)
Accelerometers in Action
By Pedro Bertoleti

26 Power Line Communications
Using a Cypress PSoC
By Aubrey Kagan

32 Build a Persistence-of-Vision Display
Using LEDs and PIC32
By Han Li and Emily Sun
 
SPecial FEATURE
 38 Security Takes Center Stage for MCUs
Enabling Secure IoT
By Jeff Child
 
Technology Spotlight
 44 MCU Dev Kits Meet Diverse Application Needs
Rich Resources
By Jeff Child
 
Product Focus
 50 8- and 16-bit MCUs
Right-Sized Solutions
By Jeff Child
 54 Embedded in Thin Slices
Internet of Things Security (Part 5)
Identifying Assests
By Bob Japenga

 58 The Darker Side
Hybrid Couplers 101 
Elegant Simplicity
By Robert Lacoste

 64 The Consummate Engineer
Humidity Sensors
From Vapor to Voltage
By George Novacek

 68 From the Bench
Fog-Detection Audio Project
Using Arduino UNO
By Jeff Bachiochi

TECH THE FUTURE
 79 The Future of Computing
How RISC-V Enables the
Next Era
By Ted Speers

6 LIDAR 3D Imaging on a Budget
PIC32-Based Design
By Chris Graef

12 Wireless Weather Station Uses Arduino
And Two ASK Radios
By Raul Alvarez Torrico

20 Murphy’s Laws in the 
             DSP World (Part 3)
Future Imperfect
By Michael Smith and Mai Tanaka

34 Virtual Emulation for Drones
Suited for Streaming
By Richard Pugh
 
SPecial FEATURE
 40 Motion Control AdvancesTarget Robotics
Integrated, Precision Solutions
By Jeff Child
 
Technology Spotlight
 46 Power Supplies Lean Toward an Application Focus
Medical and More
By Jeff Child
 
Product Focus
 50 IoT Gateways
Real-Time Intelligence
By Jeff Child
 54 Embedded System Essentials
Recreating Code Protection Bypass
An LPC MCU Attack
By Colin O’Flynn

 60 Above The Ground Plane
Frequency Modulated DDS 
Conjuring a Channel Element
By Ed Nisley

 66 The Consummate Engineer
Velocity and Speed Sensors
Measuring Motion
By George Novacek

 70 From the Bench
Electronic Speed Control (Part 3)
Taking Flight
By Jeff Bachiochi

TECH THE FUTURE
 79 The Future of SBCs
Do SFFs Mean the End of Board-Based Systems?
By Doug Patterson

6 Build an Audio Response Light Display
Modern LEDs in Action
By Devlin Gualtieri

12 Murphy’s Laws in the 
             DSP World (Part 2)
The Next Three Laws
By Michael Smith, Mai Tanaka
and Ehsan Shahrabi Farahani

28 Signature Analyzer Uses NXP MCU
Scope-Free Tester
By Brian Millier

36 Managing FPGA Design Complexity
Easing IP Integration
By Bob Sgandurra
 
SPecial FEATURE
 41 FPGA Solutions Evolve to Meet AI Needs
Brainy System ICs
By Jeff Child
 
Technology Spotlight
 46 MCUs and Processors Vie for Embedded Mindshare
Performance Push
By Jeff Child
 
Product Focus
 50 Tiny Embedded Boards
Compact Computing
By Jeff Child

 54 Embedded in Thin Slices
Internet of Things
Security (Part 4)
The Power of Checklists
By Bob Japenga

 58 The Darker Side
Pitfalls of Filtering Pulsed Signals 
Waveform Woes
By Robert Lacoste

 64 The Consummate Engineer
Thermoelectric Cooling (Part 2)
The Test Results
By George Novacek

 68 From the Bench
Electronic Speed Control (Part 2)
Building the Circuitry
By Jeff Bachiochi

TECH THE FUTURE
 79 The Future of Cellular in the IoT
What 5G Means for the IoT’s Road Ahead
By Gil Ben-Dov

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