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Schottky Rectifier vs Schottky Barrier 4 49 (2/6/2009 9:10:47 PM) comp.arch.embedded Here is a Diode Question: What is the difference between a Schottky Rectifier and a Schottky Barrier diode? Both have relativly low forward voltages, but when would I use one vs the other? The reason I'm ask... ericjohnholland

16550 UART Initialization Routine 2 42 (7/31/2008 10:11:28 PM) comp.arch.embedded 16550 UART Initialization Routine I'm having a little trouble trying to get my 16550 to Receive Characters. I can get it to transmit Bytes, but it will not receive bytes. My Initialization Routine is as follo... Eric

FAE Job Satisfaction 4 35 (7/11/2007 12:43:59 AM) comp.arch.embedded I was just offered a job as an FAE for a local Distributor. I've been doing Hardware/Software Design for 5 years now. I love what I do, but I'm curious to here from any FAEs about their job. If you're an FAE:... Eric

FreeRTOS on PSoC 0 33 (3/22/2007 1:31:41 PM) comp.arch.embedded Has anyone ported the FreeRTOS to a Cypress PSoC CY8C29466? I know 32K Flash and 2K of Ram aren't alot to work with, but I'm interested in learning more about the FreeRTOS and I have a PSoC board laying around... Eric

Semtech SH3003 MicroBuddy 2 35 (2/7/2007 9:16:10 PM) comp.arch.embedded Has anyone used this part before? I'm thinking of designing it into a product of mine, but I have never used a Semtech part in a design before. Is Semtech a good company to work with? Do they have descent sup... Eric

m8cutills on Linux 6 42 (1/26/2007 3:47:44 PM) comp.arch.embedded I installed the m8cutills on my fedora 5 linux computer at home. ran "make Install" in the main directory and ran "make tests" in the main directory and everything passed. My problem is I tried to run the m8... Eric

ESD Protection in the Lab 2 32 (1/9/2007 8:14:11 PM) comp.arch.embedded During the prototyping and debugging phase of a project (Not production) should the Engineers and Lab Techs be extremely ESD conscious (i.e. wear ESD straps, ESD smocks, etc)? I've worked for 4 different compa... Eric

Remote Linux connection Question 3 22 (1/9/2007 7:45:45 PM) comp.os.linux.advocacy I have a headless Apache server running Slackware 10.0 in my office closet at home and I want to connect to it over my local network, with another computer running fedora 5. I just need command line access ino... Eric

PSoC C Compiler 9 40 (12/12/2006 2:29:26 PM) comp.arch.embedded Is there a GCC or any other open source C Compiler available for the Cypress PSoC? Not that $145 for the Image Craft PSoC Compiler is that expencive, but free means I don't have to get my bosses approval to st... Eric

Interview Embedded Software Questions 126 44 (11/9/2006 2:29:20 PM) comp.arch.embedded The company I work for is in the process of interviewing several embedded software candidates. What types of questions could we ask to make sure the interviewee is an embedded software candidate and not just a... Eric

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FPGA tips - one for micro users 10 38 (2/6/2008 1:28:53 PM) comp.arch.embedded Hi all, I've just written a report called "Single Top FPGA Tips". May be of interest for micro users who want to get started using FPGAs... http://www.burched.com/BurchED_Single_Top_Tips.pdf I tried to think ... tony90 (39)

STR912 RTC Crystal 2 57 (1/31/2008 5:04:37 PM) comp.arch.embedded Hello, I am trying to use a surface mount crystal for the RTC clock on the STR912F microcontroller. The datasheet states that the load capacitance is 8pF (Typ). Unfortunately, I am unable to find an SMD cry... amerdsp (72)

WiPort problems 3 34 (10/24/2007 3:47:39 PM) comp.arch.embedded Hi Embedded Group- I'm having a problem with my Lantronix WiPort module and I'd like to hear some non-Lantronix advice if that's possible. I'm not an experienced user of wireless hardware and software. I h... johnspeth (173)

FAE Job Satisfaction 4 35 (7/11/2007 12:43:59 AM) comp.arch.embedded I was just offered a job as an FAE for a local Distributor. I've been doing Hardware/Software Design for 5 years now. I love what I do, but I'm curious to here from any FAEs about their job. If you're an FAE:... ericjohnholland (80)

So what is the difference between a software engineer and computer scientist? 103 32 (2/6/2007 8:57:15 PM) comp.arch.embedded Because I have yet to define it (Obviously from an earlier thread). Comments elided. Cheers PeteS ... peter.smith8380 (100)

m8cutills on Linux 6 42 (1/26/2007 3:47:44 PM) comp.arch.embedded I installed the m8cutills on my fedora 5 linux computer at home. ran "make Install" in the main directory and ran "make tests" in the main directory and everything passed. My problem is I tried to run the m8... ericjohnholland (80)

Safety barrier for RFID antenna? 14 31 (1/15/2007 11:51:59 PM) comp.arch.embedded I am planning to use a RFID antenna (reader) in a Zone 0 explosive classified area, and it is connected to an apparatus which is located in a non-classified zone. My question is, what type of circuit do I need ... aribloch (107)

[OT] Exploding Light Bulb 25 39 (1/8/2007 9:55:07 AM) comp.arch.embedded This is mostly off-topic but it is an interesting (I think) engineering question anyway. Yesterday my girlfriend turned off the light in our cellar and a few minutes later the bulb shattered. It is a standar... news8475 (306)

Zilog Z8 Encore! 12 51 (1/8/2007 4:33:24 AM) comp.arch.embedded Hello Group! I have a Z8 Encore microcontroller and I need it for a school project. I don't know how to use it yet. Does anyone know a good place to get tutorials for begginers like me? I would just like to ... novak.arthur (7)

GUI for ATMEL AVR 14 25 (12/29/2006 8:49:29 AM) comp.arch.embedded Hello, I'm just an electronic hobbyist (and physic teacher). I'd like to make a sort of chronometer for my Go-Kart. It's working fine now (using WinAVR as C compiler for a microcontroller (uC) ATMEL AVR ATmega... noone2939 (8)