Outputting data from a microcontroller over a serial port is convenient and easy, but formatting, visualizing, and analyzing the data can be tedious and frustrating. [Alex Spataru] knows this all too ...

A PLC or programmable logic controller is a type of computer often employed to monitor and control industrial manufacturing operations. The device, which you may see referred to as a programmable ...

In the old days, if you wanted to snoop on a piece of serial gear, you probably had a serial monitor or, perhaps, an attachment for your scope or logic analyzer. Today, you can get cheap logic ...

This is an introduction to the Virtual Serial Port Driver by Eltima Software. They have offered an opportunity to the ElectroSchematics team to put the software through its paces. T.K. Hareendran will ...

Serial buses dot the landscape of embedded design. From displays to storage to peripherals, serial interfaces make communications possible. Many serial communication interfaces compete for use in ...

Pico Technology announced the release of PicoScope 7 Software version 7.2. This significant update introduces powerful new ...

Picoscope 7.2 makes troubleshooting easier by highlighting decision points on waveforms. New features include: Waveform overlays, which let you see differences in captured signals, helping you ...

There’s no shortage of warranty and serial number tracking apps, but new kid on the block Serial+ offers an easy-to-use alternative for those wishing to manage both their hardware warranties and ...