📖 5 min read Welcome to an in-depth exploration of one of STMicroelectronics' most powerful and energy-efficient microcontrollers: the STM32L4R5ZIT6. In the vast landscape of embedded systems, understanding the intricate details of a chip can b…
📖 7 min read The PIC16F877A pinout datasheet is an indispensable resource for any electronics hobbyist or professional working with this popular microcontroller. Understanding the precise function and location of each pin is crucial for successful…
Learning to read button STM32 Nucleo 64 is a fundamental skill for any embedded systems enthusiast looking to create interactive projects. The challenge often lies in correctly configuring the microcontroller's General Purpose Input/Output (GPI…
In the world of microcontrollers, the reset pin plays a crucial role in ensuring that the device starts cleanly and functions as intended. To stabilize the reset pin during normal operation, a reset pull-up resistor is typically employed. In this p…
Here's a comparison between the STM32F103C4 (ARM Cortex-M3) and the ATmega328P (AVR) microcontrollers, which highlights their core specifications, capabilities, and typical use cases. The STM32F103C4 IC chip is shown below. And the ATmega328P…
In embedded systems, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) are widely used for displaying information such as sensor data, real-time clock values, or simple text-based messages. One of the most common LCD modules used with microcontrollers like the PIC16F8…
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) is a powerful technique used to control motors, lights, and other devices by varying the duty cycle of a digital signal. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to generate PWM signals using the PIC16F877A microcontroller …
The PR2 register in the PIC16F877A is used to set the PWM period, which in turn determines the frequency of the PWM signal. See the following simplified PWM block diagram of the PIC16F877A microcontroller. To calculate the correct PR2 value for a…
The PIC16F877A can generate PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) signals using its CCP (Capture/Compare/PWM) module. The CCP module in this microcontroller is versatile, and it provides features to generate both PWM signals as well as perform capture and…
