In this tutorial, we will learn to interface MPU6050 MEMS module with Pic microcontroller. Firstly, we will see an introduction of MPU6050 such as pinout diagram, pin configuration, features, specifications. At the end, we will see how to interface the MPU6050 module with Pic microcontroller. You can use any pic microcontroller which has at least … Read more
SW-420 is a cost-effective vibration sensor module consists of SW-420 and Comparator LM393. The module is embedded with an SW-420 Vibration Sensor, a 10K potentiometer to alter the sensitivity, and an LM393 comparator that produces a smooth digital output. The LM393 comparator uses a preset to sense the vibrations in the surroundings and maintains a … Read more
In the last tutorial, we learned about counter-type ADCs, which are single slope ADCs with an incrementing slope. Further, the counter value only increments until it matches the analog input voltage value. In simple words, the counter resets to zero after every single conversion. The counter counts only upward. Hence, it has only a positive … Read more
The counter type analog-to-digital converter is a simple ADC, also known as a staircase or ramp analog-to-digital converter. As its name suggests, it uses a binary counter for the conversion of analog signals. The schematic consists of a comparator, counter, digital-to-analog converter, a control circuit, an AND gate, and output latches. The article provides an … Read more
In this tutorial, we will discuss slope-type or integration-type ADCs. In the last tutorial, we discussed successive approximation and flash-type ADC. There are two types of slope ADCs: single slope and dual slope. Firstly, we will discuss single slope, and after that, we will see the workings of dual-slope integration ADC. Recommended Books Books that … Read more
TMC2209 SilentStepStick is a step/direction driver for two-phase bipolar stepper motors having a current of up to 2.8A peak to peak and 2A RMS. It can drive a 2-phase bipolar stepper motor from 1 to 1/256 steps mode. On top of that, TMC2209 offers a simple UART interface to tune and control with the help … Read more
LSM303 is a complete system-in-package module introduced by ST Electronics. The device is a small, high-performance module integrated with a triple-Axis accelerometer to measure the tilt angle or movement of an object with respect to the Earth. It is also integrated with a magnetometer to detect the direction of the object by measuring the magnetic … Read more
In this tutorial, we will discuss the workings of a flash ADC. A flash ADC, or flash analog-to-digital converter, is the fastest type of ADC among all the other ADCs. It is also known as a parallel analog-to-digital converter. It comprises high-speed comparators, resistive voltage divider circuits, and a priority encoder. The tutorial is a … Read more
In this tutorial, we will talk about successive approximation ADC. This type of ADC converts an analog signal into a digital signal using a binary search through all possible quantization levels. Firstly, we will discuss what ADC is. After that, we will discuss the introduction, working, example circuits, advantages, and disadvantages of successive approximation ADC. … Read more
DS9490R is a USB to 1-wire adapter embedded with 1-wire technology launched by Maxim integrated. This adapter is used to connect a 1-wire output sensor to a computer through a USB port. That means this connector converts a 1-wire connection into a USB connection to be used with a USB port of a computer. The … Read more