The popular TV drama Mr. Robot once portrayed a penetration of a building automation system. Security experts say the same exploit could have happened in real life. Leland Teschler Executive Editor In 2015, TV viewers who tuned into episode five (having the catchy title “eps1.4_3xpl0its.wmv”) of a series called Mr. Robot watched the main character […]
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LCD includes definable input buttons for embedded apps
LCDTERM.com announces the launch of its new programming-free LCD User Interface, which allows seamless and code-free integration onto ANY Embedded platform, eliminating the need to write software to control the display. The LCDTERM user interface does NOT require LCD programming knowledge, and allows users to focus more on desired functionality rather than writing device drivers. The product’s 3-button keyboard […]
New eval boards for STM32F722 and STM32F723 embedded processors
STMicroelectronics continues to enhance flexibility for developers working with high-performance STM32F722/723 microcontrollers. A new-generation Discovery kit provides access to the STM32F723’s unique high-speed USB PHY, and a new STM32 Nucleo-144 board supports the STM32F722. With rich on-board features including MEMS microphones and sensors, an audio codec, and a display for user-interface development, the STM32 Discovery […]
Top microcontroller threads on EDAboard.com — January
(editor’s note: Intrigued by the problem? Have a similar challenge? Have a question or another solution? Then click the “Read more” link and follow the conversation on EDAboard.com or log in to EDAboard and participate in the microcontroller forum thread.) Find the amplitude of sine wave in CCS C – I am using a PIC18F6722 microcontroller. […]
Containerization and how it differs from Virtual Machines
A Virtual Machine (VM) is a machine that runs on another machine. Virtual machines can be used to run several different operating systems on the same computer hardware. For example, a computer (“machine”) running Linux can have a VM installed on it that is running Windows and for all intents and purposes, the Windows machine […]
NOR Flash memories with Quad SPI hit 64 Mb and 128 Mb densities
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. introduced 64Mb and 128Mb densities to its family of NOR Flash memories with a Quad Serial Peripheral Interface (Quad SPI). The new FL-L NOR Flash devices provide the utmost reliability and security for high-performance embedded systems that store critical data and operate at extended temperatures. The FL-L devices also offer low power […]
LTE Cat 1 embedded modems for simplified cellular integration into devices
Digi International, a leading global provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, today announced the general availability of Digi XBee Cellular. Newly developed for the North American market, this addition to the Digi XBee family of products will allow Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to quickly and easily integrate LTE […]
Super-small embedded PC targets industrial apps
The ADLEPC-1500 Mini compact embedded PC delivers occupies a footprint of just 1.3 x 3.4 x 3.2 in. It features an Intel E3800-series Atom processor with onboard 4GB DDR3 RAM and integrated Intel HD Graphics engine with support for DirectX 11, Open GL 4.0 and full HD video playback. The ADLEPC-1500 comes packaged in an […]
Raspberry Pi modules fit into DDR2 SODIMM connectors
Newark element14, the leading distributor and world’s largest manufacturer of the Raspberry Pi family of products and accessories, has announced the launch of 3 new products – Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3, Raspberry Pi Compute Module Lite and Raspberry Pi Compute Module Development kit. The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3 (CM3) and Compute Module 3 […]
The best (and nearly) free education that you can get…earning $67K to $103K a year in under 3 months
If this sounds too good to be true, it is not: read on. Abe Lincoln was one of those guys that didn’t have a college education but made it to the top as a self-educated man. Back then, you didn’t have to have a 4-year college degree to get a decent paying job. Nearly everyone […]