By definition, an embedded system is a combination of a computer processor, computer memory, and input/output peripheral devices that has a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or electronic system. Today’s embedded systems can incorporate a variety of different processor types depending on the desired function and sys...

Question from the Customer:

I am developing scripts for I2C devices, and I am learning to use the Aardvark I2C/SPI Host Adapter with Control Center Serial Software. I have a question about the XML scripts – is there a required order of the commands in a script?

I have a question about device interaction:

<i2c_write addr="0x59" coun...

Artificial Intelligence is a term that most people in the modern world are familiar with. Probably more commonly referred to as A.I., artificial intelligence is a hotly debated topic. Do we want A.I in our everyday lives, or do we not? We have heard many great things about how artificial intelligence can enhance and bring tremend...

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Question from the Customer:

I am trying to use the Aardvark I2C/SPI Host Adapter with the Flash Center Software to program a 16-bit Microwire serial access EEPROM, M93C66. Looking at the SPI EEPROM XML files that are available for the Flash Center Software, is it possible to create a file for programming the M93C...

Within embedded systems or networks, devices communicate with one another through various modes of data transmission. There is often two-way communication between devices, meaning they both are capable of sending and receiving data. This is referred to as a duplex communication system. Depending on the communication protocol and ap...

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Question from the Customer:

I am using the Aardvark I2C/SPI Host Adapter as an I2C master to check the data transactions of an EEPROM of a new script. I am not familiar with the Master Read and Master Register Read function, and I do not understand how they operate. Can you provide details about the difference...