Engineers Adjusting FPGA Pins: Important Rules to Note!

Engineers Adjusting FPGA Pins: Important Rules to Note!

In the FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) design process, adjusting pins is a crucial task that directly relates to the stability and performance of the design. This article will discuss several aspects to pay attention to when adjusting FPGA pins! 1. Do Not Adjust VRN/VRP Pins Arbitrarily When the VRN (Reference Negative Voltage) and VRP … Read more

Key Considerations When Working with Raspberry Pi 4B

Key Considerations When Working with Raspberry Pi 4B

Many people encounter the Raspberry Pi development board for the first time, typically the 4B model. Although this development board may not be as powerful as others, it excels in versatility and has an appropriate level of development difficulty. This article will discuss the key considerations for electronic engineers working with the Raspberry Pi development … Read more

Explaining Why Pull-Up Resistors Are Added to I2C Signal Lines

Explaining Why Pull-Up Resistors Are Added to I2C Signal Lines

I2C is a two-wire serial communication bus, consisting of an SCL signal and an SDA signal. SCL is the clock signal sent from the master device, while SDA is the data signal, which is bidirectional, allowing devices to send and receive data through the SDA signal. When designing the I2C signal circuit, we add a … Read more

What Are High-Speed Cables? Differences Between DAC and AOC Cables

What Are High-Speed Cables? Differences Between DAC and AOC Cables

With the rapid development of the Internet of Things, remote healthcare, and autonomous driving, the demand for high-speed signals in modern society is increasing. Currently, the signal frequency in electronic system design is generally above 100MHz, and high-speed data transmission lines face challenges in signal integrity. During transmission, signals are prone to issues such as … Read more

Common Misconceptions in RS-485 Wiring

Common Misconceptions in RS-485 Wiring

The RS485 bus is widely used in various fields such as video surveillance, access control intercoms, and building alarms due to its simple wiring and reliable stability. However, many inaccurate concepts during the wiring process can lead to various issues. Here are some summarized misconceptions. 1. The 485 signal line can be run alongside high-voltage … Read more

Why Add 22Ω or 33Ω Resistors to SPI Signal Outputs?

Why Add 22Ω or 33Ω Resistors to SPI Signal Outputs?

Click the blue text above to follow us The main reason for adding a 22Ω or 33Ω resistor in series when a microcontroller uses SPI to connect to a sensor or controller is to suppress reflections and ringing. 1 Principle of Reflection and Source Matching In high-speed digital signal transmission, when the signal driver (such … Read more

Are You Struggling with RS-485 Circuit Design?

Are You Struggling with RS-485 Circuit Design?

As an electronic engineer, the RS-485 serial interface is a fundamental and widely used topic that is often encountered in daily designs. So how can we quickly and effectively solve RS-485 circuit design issues in practical applications? RS-485 Standard The full name of the RS-485 standard is TIAA/EIA-485 serial communication standard. Data communication uses differential … Read more

Seven Key Design Issues for Isolated RS-485 Transceivers

Seven Key Design Issues for Isolated RS-485 Transceivers

Are you looking for more information about RS-485? Based on feedback from the TI E2E™ community, we have compiled a list of the most common questions regarding the design challenges of isolated RS-485 transceivers. We hope this list provides you with useful insights into RS-485 isolated signals and power. 1. When Is It Necessary to … Read more

Basics of Logic Analyzers

Basics of Logic Analyzers

Concept of Logic Analysis The logic analyzer is also a very commonly used instrument, just like the oscilloscope, and is one of the classic instruments for digital design and measurement. When measuring digital circuits, when should an oscilloscope be used? Generally, an oscilloscope can be used when precise parameter information (such as time intervals and … Read more

What Is a Logic Analyzer?

What Is a Logic Analyzer?

The logic analyzer has always been shrouded in mystery. While most R&D personnel are very familiar with oscilloscopes, they may still be somewhat unfamiliar with logic analyzers. Perhaps you guessed it is an expensive, large instrument with a bulky chassis. Whether right or wrong, at least that’s what I thought when I was in college. … Read more