Question from the Customer:

I am using the Aardvark I2C/SPI Host Adapter with Aardvark Software API via Python and I need to communicate with registers. I noticed that the Python API supports functions aa_i2c_write and aa_i2c_read, which perform I2C Master write and I2C Master read respectively.  Is there an API function to perform I2C Master ...

IoT, or the Internet of Things, is essentially a network of physical devices embedded into everyday objects  that are interconnected together through Internet, allowing them to send and receive data with each other.

IoT and Embedded Systems

The integration of IoT and embedded systems has been increasingly common because together they can provid...

In the world of software development, new product realization follows a fairly predictable pathway from inception to release. First, software developers collect or produce requirements for the software, determining what features should be included and how the software will benefit users. Next, a software engineer will design the software with a...

Question from the Customer: I’m using the Beagle USB 12 Protocol Analyzer and I haven’t been able to view the USB traffic for a composite device: an HID keyboard and an Audio device connected to the USB hub. What do I need to look into? Do I need to make any changes to this setup? Response from Technical Support: Thanks for your questions! ...

What is USB Type-C?

USB-C represents the next generation of Universal Serial Bus (USB), an industry standard that offers specifications for the cables and connectors that are used to connect peripheral devices to computers, facilitate data transfer, and charge mobile devices, laptops, and tablets.

When USB 1.0, the first generation of USB, was ...

Question from the Customer:

I’m developing an automated system for the production environment of automotive products. I’m looking at the Beagle USB 480 Protocol Analyzer – how could I use this device to read and record data transfer speed at the USB ports.

Response from Technical Support:

Thanks for your question!  The Beagle USB 480 Pro...

What is the I2C Protocol?

Engineers developing embedded systems have several options when it comes to selecting a communication protocol for their hardware device. One such option, the I2C communication protocol, offers unique advantages that make it an attractive choice for engineers.

The inter-integrated circuit or I2C communication protocol ...

Question from the Customer:

I am using the A2B Bus Monitor and I can see the I2C transactions during “discovery”, which indicates the monitor is up running and monitoring the A2B bus. However, the audio output is not visible.  How do I configure the A2B Master to enable monitoring the audio output?

Response from Technical Support:

Thanks f...

What is CES?

The Consumer Electronics Show, also known as CES, is one of the largest innovative technologies shows that brings together over one-hundred thousand show-goers from all the world to check out the latest developments and breakthrough technologies in consumer electronics. This year, this convention is set to host up to 4,500+ exhibiti...

The dangers of untested USB cables have become a concerning topic in the tech industry in recent years. What used to be simpler cable designs have migrated to become much more complex to keep up with the high demands of new, advanced devices. Cables today operate at much faster speeds, provide exponentially more power, and include additional f...