When dealing with a microcontroller that has two processor cores, it’s important to develop a clear set of rules for communications between the two cores. In the LPC4300 series, the two cores are of different types. There is a Cortex-M4 for complex applications processing, including DSP functions, and a Cortex-M0
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Homemade radio in space
Since I can remember, I have been interested in designing amateur radios. As a radio enthusiast I received my radio amateur license and got in touch with the AMSAT (AMteur SATtellite) community, which focuses mainly on establishing contact via home-made satellite radios. Their focus is limitied, because designing for aeronautics and space undertakings is
Read MoreFlying high – Neocopter project Part I
How to connect design and electronics with ordinary fun? [youtube height="500" width="640"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP1-MZmpxsQ[/youtube] I created an UAV, or Unmanned Arial Vehicle, which is a multi rotor system. Some call it a Drone, this flying machine in a Quadro or Hexa configuration with 4 or 6 brushless motors. The airframe and landing gear
Read MoreInnovation in NXP Microcontrollers
Working in NXP research is about solving state-of-the-art issues to create innovative solutions and identifying potential opportunities. Of course it is vital that this work is executed in close corporation with the potential business and ideas can be deployed by some means to improve future products or create a complete
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