VoltJots Issue 30

NEWS & ARTICLES

Microchip unveils AI coding assistant

Microchip Technology has launched the MPLAB AI Coding Assistant, a free AI-powered tool to help developers write and debug code more efficiently.

AheadComputing raises funds to support ‘breakthrough’ microprocessor architecture

AheadComputing has raised $21.5m to advance its innovative microprocessor architecture designed for high-performance computing.

100V GaN chips shrink Class D audio amplifier

SounDigital in Brazil has developed a more efficient and compact 1500W Class D audio amplifier using Infineon's 100V gallium nitride transistors, improving sound quality and reducing energy loss by 60%.

New quantum computing breakthrough by Microsoft

Microsoft has unveiled its Majorana 1 chip, a breakthrough in quantum computing, with the potential to solve complex problems in various fields and pave the way for a future where quantum computers can tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges.

PROJECTS & TUTORIALS

Take control of your time with the DS3231 RTC module and Raspberry Pi Pico

Find out how to connect a DS3231 Real-Time Clock module to a Raspberry Pi Pico board, to keep accurate time, set alarms, and automate tasks using MicroPython.

How to setup a GPS sensor on the Arduino

This tutorial will guide you through setting up a GPS sensor on Arduino, teaching you how to connect, program, and work with the raw GPS data to get accurate location readings.

Running a Public Static Website from a Raspberry Pi

This guide will show you how to set up a public static website on a Raspberry Pi using Nginx, with steps including installing Nginx, configuring the server block, and setting up a firewall with UFW.

A 2-in-1 electronics bench tool

Build an LED tester and continuity tester into a single, compact tool to help you test and verify your circuits.

DeepSeek-R1 on Beetle ESP32 C6

Fancy playing with some embedded AI? This project guides you through setting up a DFRobot Beetle ESP32 C6 and Wio Terminal to interface with the DeepSeek-R1 API.

PRODUCTS

Super Tiny RP2040/ESP32 development board with tiny display

Meet the Super Tiny RP2040/ESP32 display development board, a compact board with a built-in 0.85-inch, colour display - works with MicroPython, CircuitPython, and Arduino.

Industry’s First PCIe Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth Module

Silex has introduced the SX-PCEBE, the world's first PCIe Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.3 module, designed for high-performance connectivity in AI-driven devices, medical, and industrial applications.

A quick look at the NXP FRDM-RW612’s wired and wireless capabilities

The NXP FRDM-RW612 development kit is a wireless microcontroller that combines three radios, including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, and 802.15.4, and features a 260-MHz Arm Cortex-M33 processor with secure boot and secure key management capabilities.

Low cost 32bit microcontroller doubles memory

STMicroelectronics has launched three affordable 32-bit microcontrollers with increased memory and a CAN FD interface.

24 Channel USB GPIO Controller

This 24-channel USB GPIO controller is a handy tool that lets you easily control motors, servos, and other devices, with a very simple AT command interface.