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Senin, 30 Juli 2012

The AVR Dragon, low cost programmer and development kit

The AVR Dragon, Atmel has set a new standard for low cost development tools. AVR Dragon supports all programming modes for the Atmel AVR device family. It also include full emulation support for devices with 32kB or less Flash memory.
At a fraction of the price traditionally associated with this kind of featured tool, the AVR Dragon will fulfill all your programming and emulation needs. The flexible and secure firmware upgrade feature allows AVR Studio to easily upgrade the AVR Dragon to support new devices.

To see which devices are currently supported please read the Device Support page.
(New devices will be added through AVR Studio updates or Service Packs on a regular basis)

Supported Protocols

Currently the following protocols are supported:

Programming Interfaces:
  • In System Programming ( ISP )
  • High Voltage Serial Programming ( HVSP )
  • Parallel Programming ( PP )
  • JTAG Programming ( JTAG Prog)


Emulation Interfaces: (Only available for devices with 32kB Flash or less)
JTAG ( JTAG )
debugWIRE ( dW )

AVR Dragon can be used with an external target board. However, the onboard prototype area, allow simple programming and debugging without any additional hardware besides strapping cables. Please see the Using the AVR Prototype Area section for a description on how to use this.

AVR Dragon is powered by the USB cable, and can also source an external target with up to 300mA (from the VCC connector, 5V) when programming or debugging. For more information on technical details, please read the AVR Dragon Requirements section. If the target is already powered by an external power source, the AVR Dragon will adapt and level convert all signals between the target and the AVR Dragon.

Note: If the target board is powered by external power source, no connection should be made betwwen the VCC connector and the external board.

AVR Dragon if fully supported by AVR Studio. This allows the AVR Dragon firmware to be easily updated to support new devices and protocols. When connecting the AVR Dragon, AVR Studio will automatically check the firmware and prompt the user if an updated firmware is available.

Minggu, 29 Juli 2012

Motorola MC33794DWB electric field sensor


The 33794 is intended for applications where noncontact sensing of objects is desired. When connected to external electrodes, an electric field is created. The 33794 is intended for use in detecting objects in this electric field. The IC generates a low-frequency sine wave. The frequency is adjustable by using an external resistor and is optimized for 120 kHz. The sine wave has very low harmonic content to reduce harmonic interference.
The 33794 also contains support circuits for a microcontroller unit (MCU) to allow the construction of a two-chip E-field system.

Features
  • Supports up to 9 Electrodes and 2 References
  • Shield Driver for Driving Remote Electrodes Through Coaxial Cables
  • +5.0 V Regulator to Power External Circuit
  • ISO-9141 Physical Layer Interface
  • Lamp Driver Output
  • Watchdog and Power ON Reset Timer
  • Critical Internal Nodes Scaled and Selectable for Measurement
  • High-Purity Sine Wave Generator Tunable with External Resistor

Rabu, 25 Juli 2012

Website Coding with QR-Code

User who use smart phone (Blackberry, Android, iphone , etc) or tablet PC  that  have facilities/ software barcode scanner (QR-Code) can access our website instantly by scanning these items below::






Analog Sound Sensor

This small breakout board couples a small electret microphone with a 100x opamp to amplify the sounds of voice, door knocks, etc loud enough to be picked up by a microcontroller's Analog to Digital converter.
Pin Definition

The definition of sound sensor pin is
Signal Output
GND
Power

Selasa, 24 Juli 2012

HS1101 Relative Humidity Sensor

The   HS1101   humidity   sensor   is   a   cost-effective   solution   for   measuring   relative   humidity   within   ±5% accuracy.    The sensor’s design is based on a unique capacitive cell; therefore, by using simple RC circuit
wiring it is easy to interface with any  microcontroller

Features
  • Simple calibration required when
  • operating in standard conditions
  • Fast response time
  • Simple, RCTIME output corresponds to
  • relative humidity when directly
  • connected to BASIC Stamp
  • Compatible w

Arduino Wireless SD shield

As the name implies, the Arduino Wireless SD shield serves two functions. Foremost, this shield allows you to easily interface with Xbee transceiver modules to create mesh networks, and other wireless devices. Secondly, the micro SD socket allows you to store and access a large amount of data. Whether using these functions by on their own or together, this chip greatly enhances the capabilities of a standard Arduino.

The Wireless SD shield allows an Arduino board to communicate wirelessly using a wireless module. It is based on the Xbee modules from Digi, but can use any module with the same footprint. The module can communicate up to 100 feet indoors or 300 feet outdoors (with line-of-sight). It can be used as a serial/usb replacement or you can put it into a command mode and configure it for a variety of broadcast and mesh networking options. The shields breaks out each of the Xbee's pins to a through-hole solder pad.

Included on board is a SD card slot. When using the SD Library to access the card, Pin 4 is CS and cannot be used otherwise. SPI also relies on pins 11, 12, and 13 for communication.
An on-board switch allows the wireless module to communicate with the USB-to-serial converter or with the microntroller.

The Arduino Pro

The Arduino Pro is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega168 (datasheet) or ATmega328 (datasheet). The Pro comes in both 3.3V / 8 MHz and 5V / 16 MHz versions. It has 14 digital input/output pins (of which 6 can be used as PWM outputs), 6 analog inputs, a battery power jack, a power switch, a reset button, and holes for mounting a power jack, an ICSP header, and pin headers. A six pin header can be connected to an FTDI cable or Sparkfun breakout board to provide USB power and communication to the board.
The Arduino Pro is intended for semi-permanent installation in objects or exhibitions. The board comes without pre-mounted headers, allowing the use of various types of connectors or direct soldering of wires. The pin layout is compatible with Arduino shields. The 3.3V versions of the Pro can be powered with a battery.
The Arduino Pro was designed and manufactured by SparkFun Electronics.

Summary
  • Microcontroller ATmega168 or ATmega328
  • Operating Voltage 3.3V or 5V
  • Input Voltage 3.35 -12 V (3.3V versions) or 5 - 12 V (5V versions)
  • Digital I/O Pins 14 (of which 6 provide PWM output)
  • Analog Input Pins 6
  • DC Current per I/O Pin 40 mA
  • Flash Memory 16 KB (ATmega168) or 32KB (ATmega328) of which 2 KB used by bootloader
  • SRAM 1 KB (ATmega168) or 2 KB (ATmega328)
  • EEPROM 512 bytes (ATmega168) or 1 KB (ATmega328)
  • Clock Speed 8 MHz (3.3V versions) or 16 MHz (5V versions)
  • Power
  • The Arduino Pro can be powered via the USB header, with a battery, or with an external power supply. The battery power jack is a JST header. A power jack for an external supply can be soldered to the board.

The Arduino Leonardo

The Arduino Leonardo is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega32u4 . It has 20 digital input/output pins (of which 7 can be used as PWM outputs and 12 as analog inputs), a 16 MHz crystal oscillator, a micro USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header, and a reset button. It contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; simply connect it to a computer with a USB cable or power it with a AC-to-DC adapter or battery to get started.

The Leonardo differs from all preceding boards in that the ATmega32u4 has built-in USB communication, eliminating the need for a secondary processor. This allows the Leonardo to appear to a connected computer as a mouse and keyboard, in addition to a virtual (CDC) serial / COM port. It also has other implications for the behavior of the board; these are detailed on the getting started page.

Summary
  • Microcontroller ATmega32u4
  • Operating Voltage 5V
  • Input Voltage (recommended) 7-12V
  • Input Voltage (limits) 6-20V
  • Digital I/O Pins 20
  • PWM Channels 7
  • Analog Input Channels 12
  • DC Current per I/O Pin 40 mA
  • DC Current for 3.3V Pin 50 mA
  • Flash Memory 32 KB (ATmega32u4) of which 4 KB used by bootloader
  • SRAM 2.5 KB (ATmega32u4)
  • EEPROM 1 KB (ATmega32u4)
  • Clock Speed 16 MHz

Arduino Uno - R3

The new Arduino Uno R3. In addition to all the features of the previous board, the Uno now uses an ATmega16U2 instead of the 8U2 found on the Uno (or the FTDI found on previous generations). This allows for faster transfer rates and more memory. No drivers needed for Linux or Mac (inf file for Windows is needed and included in the Arduino IDE), and the ability to have the Uno show up as a keyboard, mouse, joystick, etc.

The Uno R3 also adds SDA and SCL pins next to the AREF. In addition, there are two new pins placed near the RESET pin. One is the IOREF that allow the shields to adapt to the voltage provided from the board. The other is a not connected and is reserved for future purposes. The Uno R3 works with all existing shields but can adapt to new shields which use these additional pins.

Arduino is an open-source physical computing platform based on a simple i/o board and a development environment that implements the Processing/Wiring language. Arduino can be used to develop stand-alone interactive objects or can be connected to software on your computer (e.g. Flash, Processing, MaxMSP). The open-source IDE can be downloaded for free (currently for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux).

Note: The Arduino Uno R3 requires the Arduino 1.0 drivers folder in order to install properly on some computers. We have tested and confirmed that the R3 can be programmed in older versions of the IDE. However, the first time using the R3 on a new computer, you will need to have Arduino 1.0 installed on that machine. If you are interested in reading more about the changes to the IDE, check out the official Arduino 1.0 Release notes!

Features:

  • ATmega328 microcontroller
  • Input voltage - 7-12V
  • 14 Digital I/O Pins (6 PWM outputs)
  • 6 Analog Inputs
  • 32k Flash Memory
  • 16Mhz Clock Speed

Senin, 23 Juli 2012

MPX5050DP pressure sensor with calibrated and compensated temperature and signal conditioning

MPX5050DP pressure sensor with calibrated compensated temperature and signal conditioning
The MPXx5050 series piezoresistive transducer is a state-of-the-art monolithic silicon pressure sensor designed for a wide range of applications, but particularly those employing a microcontroller or microprocessor with A/D inputs. This patented, single element transducer combines advanced micromachining techniques, thin-film metallization, and bipolar processing to provide an accurate, high level analog output signal that is proportional to the applied pressure.

Features
• 0.2 to 4.7 V Output
• 0 to 50 kPa (0 to 7.25 psi)
• 2.5% Maximum Error over 0° to 85°C
• Ideally suited for Microprocessor or Microcontroller-Based Systems
• Temperature Compensated Over -40° to +125°C
• Patented Silicon Shear Stress Strain Gauge
• Durable Epoxy Unibody Element
• Easy-to-Use Chip Carrier Option

MPX2100DP pressure sensor by Freescale Semiconductor

100 kPa On-Chip Temperature Compensated and Calibrated Silicon Pressure Sensors
The MPX2100 series devices silicon piezoresistive pressure sensors providing a highly accurate and linear voltage output directly proportional to the applied pressure. The sensor is a single, monolithic silicon diaphragm with the strain gauge and a thin-film resistor network integrated on-chip. The chip is laser trimmed for precise span and offset calibration an temperature compensation.

Features
  • Temperature Compensated Over 0°C to +85°C
  • Available in Absolute, Differential and Gauge Configurations
  • Easy to Use Chip Carrier Package Options
  • Ratiometric to Supply Voltage
  • ±0.25% Linearity (MPX2100D Series)
  • 0 to 100 kPa (0 to 14.5 psi)
  • 40 mV Full Scale Span (Typical)


Application Examples
  • Pump/Motor Controllers
  • Robotics
  • Level Indicators
  • Medical Diagnostics
  • Pressure Switching
  • Barometers

Go!Link with Logger Lite software bundle

Various types of sensor interface module of Vernier Software  Logger Lite


specifications:
- Consisting of Go! Link (H / W) and Logger Lite Software
- Compatible with a variety of Vernier sensors are berkonektor BTA
- Interface Go! Link: USB
- Has features to predict the outcome of the measurement prior to actual measurements
- The sensor reading is represented in the form of graphics and animation
- Compatible with OS XP ​​(32-bit), Vista (32-64 bit), Win7 (32-64bit), Mac OS X (10.4, 10.5, 10.6)

Kamis, 19 Juli 2012

DFRduino Mega 1280 (Arduino Mega 1280 Compatible)

The DFRobot DFRduino ATMega1280 MEGA USB Microcontroller is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega1280 integrated circuit. It 00% same as the original Arduino Mega.It has 54 digital input/output pins (of which 14 can be used as PWM outputs), 16 analog inputs, 4 UARTs (hardware serial ports), a 16 MHz crystal oscillator, a USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header and a reset button. It contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; simply connect it to a computer with a USB cable or power it with an AC-to-DC adapter or battery to get started. The Mega is compatible with most shields designed for the Arduino Duemilanove or Diecimila. The DFRobot ATMega1280 MEGA USB Microcontroller can be powered via the USB connection or with an external power supply. The power source is selected automatically. External (non-USB) power can come either from an AC-to-DC adapter (wall-wart) or battery. The adapter can be connected by plugging a 2.1mm center-positive plug into the board's power jack. Leads from a battery can be inserted in the Gnd and Vin pin headers of the POWER connector. This board is almost identical to the Arduino MEGA with the exception of the color of the PCB.

Specifications
  • Microcontroller ATmega1280
  • Operating Voltage 5V
  • Input Voltage (recommended) 7-12V
  • Input Voltage (limits) 6-20V
  • Digital I/O Pins 54 (of which 14 provide PWM output)
  • Analog Input Pins 16
  • DC Current per I/O Pin 40 mA
  • DC Current for 3.3V Pin 50 mA
  • Flash Memory 128 KB of which 4 KB used by bootloader
  • SRAM 8 KB
  • EEPROM 4 KB
  • Clock Speed 16 MHz


Shield Compatibility

The Mega is designed to be compatible with most shields designed for the Diecimila or Duemilanove. Digital pins 0 to 13 (and the adjacent AREF and GND pins), analog inputs 0 to 5, the power header, and ICSP header are all in equivalent locations. Further the main UART (serial port) is located on the same pins (0 and 1), as are external interrupts 0 and 1 (pins 2 and 3 respectively). SPI is available through the ICSP header on both the Mega and Duemilanove / Diecimila. Please note that I2C is not located on the same pins on the Mega (20 and 21) as the Duemilanove / Diecimila (analog inputs 4 and 5).

The Mega is compatible with
  • Arduino Mega Prototype Shield
  • Arduino I/O Shield
  • Arduino LCD Shield
  • Arduino Motor Shield

The Mega is NOT compatible with 'Arduino Ethernet Shield'

Rabu, 18 Juli 2012

PANASONIC EW - AMN12111 - SENSOR, PIR, COMPACT, 2M, BLACK

PANASONIC EW - AMN12111 - SENSOR, PIR, COMPACT, 2M, BLACK Passive infrared motion sensor.


specifications:
- Detection distance of 2 meters.
- Slight motion detection.
- Digital Output, High / Low.
- 12.7 x 15.2 mm, the smallest in the world.
- The angle of view of 91A º (V & H).
- 5 volt power supply.
- Color black lenses.
- SVHC: No SVHC (19-Dec-2011)
- Body Colour: Black
- Operating Temperature Max: 60°C
- Operating Temperature Min: -20°C
- Output Current: 100µA
- Sensing Range: 2m 91° Horizontal, 91° Vertical
- Series: MP
- Supply Voltage Max: 6VDC
- Supply Voltage Min: 3VDC

Eltec 442-3 Pyroelectric Detector

The 442-3 IR-EYE™ Integrated Sensor is a Lithium Tantalate pyroelectric, parallel opposed, dual element, high gain detector with integral analog signal processing. This high gain detector offers great detection capability over a temperature range of -40 to +70 ºC. This detector has short circuit protection but DOES NOT protect against reverse supply polarity.

Eltec 442-3 Near-infrared Pyroelectric detector. Used to sense body heat or flames. Comes with 1-inch diameter Fresnel lens. Analog output pin provides information about direction of motion of heat source.
Extremely simple to use, this sensor requires no external components, only power and ground connections. The output is an analog signal (0-5V) which can be read by any microcontroller with a spare analog input pin.

  • Eliminate Burn-In Tests
  • Improve RF Immunity
  • Eliminate False Alarms
  • Miniaturize Circuitry
  • Reduce Components
  • Reduce Repairs


ATMega1280 risc microcontroller

The ATMEGA1280 high-performance, low-power Atmel 8-bit AVR RISC-based microcontroller combines 128KB ISP flash memory, 8KB SRAM, 4KB EEPROM, 86 general purpose I/O lines, 32 general purpose working registers, real time counter, six flexible timer/counters with compare modes, PWM, 4 USARTs, byte oriented 2-wire serial interface, 16-channel 10-bit A/D converter, and a JTAG interface for on-chip debugging. The device achieves a throughput of 16 MIPS at 16 MHz and operates between 2.7-5.5 volts.
By executing powerful instructions in a single clock cycle, the device achieves a throughput approaching 1 MIPS per MHz, balancing power consumption and processing speed.

Key parameters for ATmega1280
  • Parameter :Value
  • Flash (Kbytes): 128 Kbytes
  • Pin Count: 100
  • Max. Operating Frequency:16 MHz
  • CPU: 8-bit AVR
  • # of Touch Channels:16
  • Hardware QTouch Acquisition:No
  • Max I/O Pins:86
  • Ext Interrupts:32
  • USB Speed:No
  • USB Interface:No
  • SPI:5
  • TWI (I2C):1
  • UART:4
  • Graphic LCD:No
  • Video Decoder:No
  • Camera Interface:No
  • ADC channels:16
  • ADC Resolution (bits):10
  • ADC Speed (ksps):15
  • Analog Comparators:1
  • Resistive Touch Screen:No
  • DAC Resolution (bits):0
  • Temp. Sensor:No
  • Crypto Engine:No
  • SRAM (Kbytes):8
  • EEPROM (Bytes):4096
  • Self Program Memory:YES
  • External Bus Interface:0
  • DRAM Memory:No
  • NAND Interface:No
  • picoPower:No
  • Temp. Range (deg C):-40 to 85
  • I/O Supply Class:1.8 to 5.5
  • Operating Voltage (Vcc):1.8 to 5.5
  • FPU:No
  • MPU / MMU:no / no
  • Timers:6
  • Output Compare channels:16
  • Input Capture Channels:4
  • PWM Channels:15
  • 32kHz RTC:Yes
  • Calibrated RC Oscillator:Yes