Often the most time-consuming task we do as an electronics design engineer is searching for the right components. Here 'time-consuming' doesn't mean unproductive. Finding the right parts for the task is half the battle. And finding the right parts at the perfect price can make or break your product. But is there any way to optimize this process? Today, I…
When it comes to embedded systems, the most important thing is the execution time required for your main loop. It determines your system's responsiveness and power consumption. To drive that point home, today, we will see how to interface a rotary encoder to an STM32. And shorten the time spent in the control loop by using peripherals. Tip: Use microcontroller's…
One of the least used features of Altium is Rooms, especially by new users of the software. Automatic addition of a single room while going from schematic editor to PCB designer is almost annoying. But when you take time to configure it for specific regions, then you start to see its real potential. Tip: Use Rooms to easily switch between…
I am unable to work on any projects due to ongoing lockdown. I'm basically stuck at my relatives' house away from my "lab". Working from home and also doing household chores takes up all of my time and energy. As all of you know this lockdown measures have and will be taking a toll on our economy. It will be…
Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World--and Why Things Are Better Than You Think @__yashrk Factfulness is my book recommendation for anyone who wants to get an analytical perspective about the world. Factfulness is a book by Hans Rosling with his son and daughter-in-law, Ola and Anna. Hans Swedish physician, academic, and public speaker. He was a health adviser…
