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Debugging Common USB Issues
By Total Phase
 The widespread integration of USB into
embedded applications presents many developers with the challenge of
working with this protocol for the first time. The complexity of USB can
mask problems, leaving issues that are difficult to detect and isolate
when a USB device misbehaves. USB protocol analyzers allow engineers to
gain greater visibility into the bus to help them quickly pinpoint the
exact nature of a bug, whether it is in the physical, electrical, or
protocol layer. In this article, we will explore how a USB protocol
analyzer can be used to debug potential problems encountered in USB
development. MORE
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NXP LPC800-MAX – best of three worlds and
available for 1 EURO!
 Following
on from the first LPC800 simplicity challenge ( see a selection of the many video demonstrations we
received), NXP is giving away 500 vouchers to get the LPC800-MAX board for just € 1 from Embedded Artists.
Supporting LPCXpresso, mbed, and Arduino environments, this board allows
users to choose and work with their favorite elements from each
development environment (IDE). The breakthrough interoperability of the
LPC800-MAX development board is made possible thanks to the unique
flexible switch matrix feature introduced in the LPC800 family of
microcontrollers, which allows users to configure nearly any pin for any
available function So test the LPC800-MAX for yourself and see how you
can breathe new life into your old 8-bit designs. MORE
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We talked with NXP’s International Product Manager, Cliff Lloyd,
about the new AXP Logic family released in July, and how it takes
on the power-consumption problem. Read More
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In this episode of MCU Wars, Ritesh Tyagi and Chris Anderson
compare two 32-bit microcontrollers—the RX100 from Renesas, and the
STM32 from STMicroelectronics. We chose these two devices because
of the increasing demand for 32-bit micro¬controllers in a variety
of industries. Which one reigns supreme?
Find Out Here
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Consumers’ growing demand for high definition video, multimedia and
fast data transfers with global access is driving the evolution in
computing and communciations technology . As video and data
transfer protocols continue to advance to meet this demand,
interface technology must support higher speeds, deliver excellent
signal integrity and provide a bridge to legacy standards. Read More [pdf]
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By Kyle Olive, EEWeb Contributing Author
Recently, interest in hobby electronics has grown dramatically.
With platforms like the Arduino gaining popularity and achieving
wide success in various retail markets, it’s no wonder that these
kinds of hobby electronics have become more prevalent. While the
Arduino is designed around a microcontroller like the Atmel AVR and
allows hobbyists to acquire and build various shields and add-ons
for more functionality however, the Raspberry Pi takes a different
approach. Read More
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By Wolfgang Heinz-Fischer, Head of Marketing and
PR, TQ-Group
Standardized processor modules promise their users that they will
be able to change over from one manufacturer to the next. But the
devil is in the details--no module can supply signals to the
outside world that are not processed by the CPU. As TQ points out,
what is important here is to differentiate clearly between mere
marketing and technical facts. Read More
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By EEWeb
The Wandboard is a non-for-profit modular development board that is
created by Wandboard.org, whose goal was to create a low-cost,
flexible, and accessible development board. The development board
features the Freescale i.MX6 family of processors, and it comes in
solo, dual, and quad core versions. As a modular board it includes
both a processor board and an interface board, and comes with a
custom enclosure for protecting the unit and for taking it outside
the lab. Read More
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High-performance minimodule TQMa335: The
Cortex™ A8 module with PRU support
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 On the TQMa335 all available CPU
versions – from AM3352 to the AM3359 – can be used. An industrial
communications sub-system (ICSS-PRU) is integrated into the CPU:
Using two programmable PRUs, HMI applications and industrial
control applications with real-time requirements can be
supported. Order Now
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NXP
LPC4330-Xplorer bundle
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 LPC4330-Xplorer features the dual-core
LPC4330 cortex-M4/M0 microcontroller from NXP. It is bundled with
a ULINK-ME debug adapter from Keil, as well as all needed USB
cables, to enable development to get started quickly. Buy Now
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PegX from
Express Logic
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 PEGX is small, fast, and easily ported
GUI to virtually any hardware configuration capable of supporting
graphical output. It provides the complete GUI solution with all
of the utilities, documentation, support, and development tools
required for creating a graphical user interface on an embedded
system. Buy Now
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Accessory Development Starter Kit for Android
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 The Microchip PIC24F Accessory
Development Starter Kit For Android™ is a standalone board used
for evaluating and developing electronic accessories for Googles
Android operating system for smartphones and tablets. It consists
of the 16-bit PIC24F PIC MCU-Based development board and a
software library available via free download. Buy Now
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BeagleBone
Black from Circuitco
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 BeagleBone Black is a low-cost, open
source, community-supported development platform for the TI
AM3359 Cortex™-A8 processor. Boot Linux on aTI AM3359 in under 10
seconds and get started on development in less than 5 minutes
with just a single USB cable. Buy Now
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AM335x
Full featured evaluation module from Texas Instruments
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 This evaluation module enables
developers to immediately start evaluating the AM3358 and begin
building applications such as portable navigation, portable
gaming and home/building automation, among others. Includes
Android and Linux development kits Buy Now
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SAM D20 Xplained Pro Evaluation Kit from Atmel
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 The Atmel® SAM D20 Xplained Pro
evaluation kit is ideal for evaluation and prototyping with the
SAM D20 Cortex™-M0+ processor-based microcontrollers. Extension
boards for the SAM D20 Xplained Pro can be purchased
individually. Buy Now
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P2020
Reference Design Board from Freescale
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 This highly-integrated board can help
shorten your time to market. It is aimed at networking, wired and
wireless access, industrial and medical application and is based
on the QorIQ™ P2020E processor family, along with leading-edge
external components to help you quickly design and implement your
target application. Buy Now
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LPC4088
Quickstart board from Embedded Artists
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 This Cortex-M4 quickstart board is an
easy to use rapid prototyping board in a standard through hole
DIP package (44-pin), targeted at high-performance as well as
low-power applications. Communication interfaces, large on-board
memories and LCD controller enables graphical user interface
applications. Pre Order Now
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Total
Phase Beagle™ USB 480 Protocol Analyzer: Low cost, non-intrusive,
real-time High-speed USB 2.0 bus monitor.
 With the Beagle USB 480 Protocol Analyzer,
developers can capture and interactively display high-speed USB
bus-states for traffic in real-time with timing at 16.7 ns resolution.
The Beagle 480 features real-time USB class-level decoding and comes
complete with the award Winning Data Center software and royalty-free
API. The high-speed USB downlink and on-board buffer ensure your
sustained bursts of 480 Mbps traffic can be captured with no loss of
data. MORE
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Maker
tested, engineer approved: Introducing $45, 1-GHz BeagleBone Black
open-source Linux computer
 With BeagleBone Black, the next-gen offering
from BeagleBoard.org, everyone has access to a ready-to-use, 1-GHz
computer for only $45. This credit-card-sized, Linux computer is an
open hardware and software development platform that makes it quick and
easy to transform ideas into products. BeagleBone Black allows
developers to leverage the knowledge of the highly active and engaged
BeagleBoard.org community who support each other from concept through
development. MORE
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Universal Debug Engine (UDE) now also available for
Texas Instruments' Hercules™ safety MCU platform
 With UDE 4.0.4 PLS introduce an optimized
debug solution for Texas Instruments' Hercules™ microcontroller
platform. Together with Universal Access Devices, UDE guarantees a fast
connection to the Hercules™ MCUs and detailed support for the
comprehensive on-chip debug resources and peripheral units. A program
trace is possible with the assistance of the integrated Embedded Trace
Macrocell (ETM) and the Universal Access Device 3+. Target adapters
with electrical insulation are also available.
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