I plan to use the Cheetah SPI Host Adapter in a post-silicon validation. Before I start running validation tests, can you tell me what to expect from the power and signal pins?

The Data Center Software is one of Total Phase’s most well-known test and measurement tools. With its ability to display detailed, real-time data as it takes place on the bus, it is a must-have tool for debugging embedded systems. In the Data Center Software series, we dive into specific features that make the Data Center Software so valuable, including understanding the Block View Window, the Capture Control Window,  the USB Configuration Management feature, and learning more about the Bus Pane. In this post specifically, we will be dissecting the Details Window and learning more about all that it has to offer.

I am currently using the Cheetah SPI Host Adapter as a master device and another device as a slave, which is controlled through SPI. When I use the Cheetah GUI, I successfully write commands to the slave. However, I need to write a Python script to execute this same write command without the GUI. What are my options? Is source code available?

Central processing units, or CPUs, are used in the technology we use every day, from smartphones, to laptop computers, to wearables. These processors allow these devices to carry out instructions and tasks in order for it to perform its designated function. While there are different types of processors used in the devices used today, ARM processors have quickly become some of the most widely used, with up to billions of ARM-based devices produced each year. So, what exactly is an ARM processor and how does it differ from other processors used in embedded systems? In this article, we’ll provide background on the ARM processor, its comparison to other processor types, and some of its advantages and disadvantages.

I am looking at your products. Can your Aardvark I2C/SPI Host Adapter work with MCTP devices?