Unboxing the RTL-SDR.com Software Defined Radio
Last week, I covered some of the basic features of software-defined radio (SDR). To recap, an SDR is a radio that carries...
Electric Element: Copper
Copper. It’s abundance and amazing properties have made it universal in our modern devices. But not long ago, its unstable price made...
What is Software Defined Radio?
One of the most exciting developments in radio technology has been the introduction of software-defined radios (SDR). As of this writing, the...
How to Change Log Base in GNU Octave
Dealing with logarithms is an essential part of technology design. A typical pocket calculator may include keys for very common log functions. ...
How to Change Log Base in Scilab
Dealing with logarithms is an essential part of technology
design. A typical pocket calculator may
include keys for very common log functions.
Two very common...
Exploring Underrated Electronic Components
Introduction
The world of embedded computing is filled with a menagerie
of highly versatile and inexpensive components like resistors...
Electronic Element: Lithium
In 2019, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to John Bannister Goodenough, Michael Stanley Whittingham, and Akira Yoshino for their pioneering...
Protect Yourself for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The United States Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) in collaboration with the tech industry has dubbed the month of October “National Cybersecurity...
Top Circuits to Know for Embedded Electronics
In electronics design and undergraduate course work, there is a staggering amount of information to memorize about circuit design. The process...
Unboxing the New Texas Instruments MSP430 Launch Pad
The MSP430 Launchpad is a development tool I think you’ll find useful on your embedded workbench, even if it's your very first....
