Introduction Cars these days are surrounded by technology. They come loaded with all sorts of electronic gadgets and sensors. This project wants to help the big car companies, called original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), build cars that can easily share information between all of these onboard gizmos. The plan is to develop newer Ethernet technology that […]
10BASE-T1S Ethernet: Simplified OEM Design for Auto Devices Read More »
Microchip Introduces Low Pin Count MCU Family with I3C Support Microchip has recently unveiled the PIC18-Q20 microcontroller family and the floating the world’s first low pin count MCU line for supporting the I3C standard. As for the new product line, it reveals Microchip’s efforts to create small and low-cost low-power MV-MCUs for embedded applications, necessary
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ABSTRACT This project designed an embedded system using a microcontroller to monitor the amplitude of the main voltage supply and disconnect it if it increases or decreases outside of a predefined required voltage range (RVR). The system also aims to automatically reconnect the supply once the voltage returns to the RVR. This protective functionality is
Advanced Voltage Monitoring and Protection via Microcontrollers and Proteus VSM Read More »
Abstract. A microcontroller, also referred to as an MCU or microcontroller unit, represents an integrated circuit (IC) crafted for specific applications, tailored to execute designated tasks. While commonly employed in products requiring automated control, such as devices, power tools, automobile engine control systems, and computers, microcontrollers extend beyond these realms. Fundamentally, a microcontroller gathers input,
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ABSTRACT The preference for personal computers as a platform for designing and implementing control algorithms is growing due to the ease of writing, modifying, and updating software programs for these purposes. In this study, we utilize a personal computer to manage electrical appliances, enabling the control of high-power AC loads like lights, fans, and heaters,
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Abstract The impending global challenge of dwindling non-renewable fuel resources underscores the urgency of transitioning towards renewable energy alternatives like solar power. However, the efficacy of solar energy generation hinges on the intensity of solar irradiation. This project aims to address this by designing and implementing an automatic Solar Tracker Robot (STR) capable of optimizing
Efficient Sun-Following Robot: A Solar Tracker with Microcontroller Control Read More »
Abstract This paper introduces a framework designed for creating applications centered around a Microchip PIC microcontroller (μC). Comprising both hardware and software tools, this framework facilitates the development and transfer of program code from a personal computer to the microcontroller, as well as the evaluation of its performance on rapid prototyping hardware. The initial section
INTRODUCTION The global demand for electrical energy continues to rise steadily, necessitating a shift towards renewable energy sources as traditional fossil fuels like petroleum and coal become increasingly scarce and contribute to environmental pollution. Consequently, there has been a surge in research focused on harnessing electrical energy from thermoelectric modules. One such study delves into
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A Peripheral Interface Microcontroller (PIC), developed by General Instruments Microcontrollers in 1993, operates under software control and is programmed to execute various tasks, regulating production lines. PIC microcontrollers find application in diverse fields including smartphones, audio accessories, and cutting-edge medical devices. Various PIC microcontrollers are available in the market, spanning from the PIC16F84 to the
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1. INTRODUCTION An impulse generator is an electrical device designed to generate short-duration surges of high voltage or high current. Impulse signals are characterized by their very high magnitude and extremely brief duration. These impulses are typically utilized for insulation testing by passing them through a transformer. The process of generating impulse voltage involves two
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