What Is MSP430 Microcontroller? Its Uses Explained

The MSP430 microcontroller is a microcontroller launched by Texas Instruments (TI) in 1996. It is a 16-bit ultra-low-power microcontroller with a Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC) architecture. However, many beginners are not very familiar with the MSP430 compared to other microcontrollers like the 51 and STM32. Below, we will explain the MSP430 microcontroller, hoping to … Read more

Why Microcontrollers Depend on C Language?

It is well known that microcontrollers are the core of embedded development. To master microcontrollers, the choice of programming language is also crucial. However, if you have explored the programming languages for different microcontrollers, you will find that most people use C language. There is even a saying that “microcontrollers cannot do without C language.” … Read more

Compact and Elegant Microcontroller: Ai8H2K12U

1. Introduction Recently, I received the AI8H2K12U microcontroller sent by STC company. According to its datasheet, this microcontroller has built-in USB to serial port firmware, and it does not require USB driver installation. Furthermore, it can be paired with an external power control circuit and can work with STC’s ISP software to form the programming … Read more

How Microcontrollers Work: Detailed Structure and Principles

Search WeChat Technical Training The basic structure of a microcontroller includes six parts: Central Processing Unit (CPU), memory, timer/counter, input/output interface, interrupt control system, and clock circuit. 1. Basic Components Central Processing Unit (CPU) It consists of an arithmetic logic unit and a control unit, which are the core of the microcontroller. The arithmetic logic … Read more

Comparison of Eight Microcontroller Technologies and Their Application Scenarios

In embedded system design, microcontrollers serve as the core controller and are one of the key learning topics for many engineers. However, there are a wide variety of microcontrollers on the market with different functions. Today, this article will compare several of the most common types of microcontrollers, hoping to help everyone. 1. 51 Microcontroller … Read more

Introduction to Microcontrollers and Their Applications

Click the blue text to follow us 1. Concept of Microcontroller 1. Name of Microcontroller Microcontroller—Single Chip MicroComputer (SCMC) Microcontroller Unit (MCU) Embedded MicroController Unit (EMCU) MicroComputer Development System (MDS) In Circuit Emulator (ICE) 2. Two Branches of Microcomputers One is developing towards high-speed, large-capacity, and high-performance high-end microcomputers The other is developing towards stable, … Read more

Microcontroller: An Overview of Single-Chip Microcomputers

A microcontroller, full name single-chip microcomputer (English: Single-Chip Microcomputer), also known as a microcontroller, is a microcomputer that integrates the central processing unit, memory, timer/counter, and various input/output interfaces all on one integrated circuit chip. Compared to the general-purpose microprocessors used in personal computers, it emphasizes self-sufficiency (no external hardware required) and cost savings. Its … Read more

Understanding Microcontrollers: A Comprehensive Guide

A microcontroller (Single-Chip Microcomputer) is an integrated circuit chip that uses ultra-large scale integration technology to integrate a central processing unit (CPU), random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), multiple I/O ports, an interrupt system, timers/counters, and other functions (which may also include display driver circuits, pulse width modulation circuits, analog multiplexers, A/D converters, etc.) … Read more

Quality FPGA Self-Made IP and Open Source Websites

1. OpenCores, the world’s largest FPGA open source website, contains various IP cores that have been verified by many users. Website address: https://opencores.org/ 2. FPGA 4 Fun, provides a wealth of articles on FPGA applications and practical project examples. Website address: http://www.fpga4fun.com/ 3. OpenHW Group, a non-profit organization, aims to promote and advance open-source hardware … Read more

From FPGA to ASIC: The Journey of AI Chip Design

Perhaps some team is designing an embedded inference engine for edge computing, or is furthering automotive vision processing, or perhaps they possess insights in the data center domain that can challenge NVIDIA and Google! However, amidst the broad performance demands, environments, and applications, AI accelerator architectures face unique challenges not only in design but also … Read more