Before the introduction of USB 1.1 to the market in 1999, if you wanted to connect anything to a PC you needed to use one of a number of different ports. Some of these required dedicated expansion cards, making it even more stressful and expensive to connect. Continue reading “Can you imagine electronics without USB?” »

One of the biggest obstacles when it comes to programming custom devices is ensuring the PC that is being connected to has the right ports. Without them connectivity is impossible and there is no way to program the device. To overcome this issue users tend to need a series of different adaptors and interfaces. It is vital to choose the right adaptor, particularly if you need a CAN to USB interface. Continue reading “LAWICEL is a market leading adaptor maker” »

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The greatest thing about Wellon universal programmers is the sheer number of different products they can be used with. Even the most basic models can support over 15,000 with the top of the line ones supporting over 100,000. It is possible to use a single device to program a wide range of different chips because of the number of pins on offer with each of them and the wide choice of socket adaptors. Continue reading “Reliability and performance in equal parts” »

There are a multitude of devices where Ethernet connectivity is required directly on the circuit board. Things like security systems, factory machinery, and even point of sale (POS) devices all feature it. Numerous original equipment manufacturers (OEM) choose to do this because it can shorten the layout and really help to get products to market faster. Continue reading “An easy way to introduce Ethernet connect to devices” »

Our business is one that supplies a host of useful tools for electronic engineers as well as trainers. Known far and wide throughout the world for our high degree of customer service, we are confident that the clients we have worked with would be more than willing to back us up on any positive claims that we make about our practices. Specialising in devices like ISP programmers, we are the ones to call when a first class programming apparatus is required. Continue reading “Solutions to 8051-type architecture issues” »

One of the things that make programming microcontrollers so tricky is the knowledge and experience that is needed in relation to software such as AVRStudio. Added to this is the amount of time and effort that is required to physically plug each device into a computer to upload the code. Fortunately handheld programmers provide the perfect solution to both. Continue reading “Programming in any environment with the right equipment” »

Xeltek is a leading name in the creation of universal programmers, possessing both ISO 9001 and ISO 4001 certification. Their products are renowned and utilised all around the world by professionals and hobbyists alike. The Superpro series offers the fastest programming speeds possible and unbeatable reliability. Continue reading “Xeltek supports over 100,000 devices” »

Incorporating a USB port into a device is essential to allow easy connectivity, programming, and updates. It can be a very tricky, time consuming job though. First you need to get the hardware. Then you need all of the software, device drivers and libraries, and have to get the user interface ready. This all adds up to a big job and potentially a lot of trial and error. Continue reading “A simple way to add USB to a device” »

COP8 flash microcontrollers are low power and high performance, making them perfect for a wide array of different projects. The flash memory makes uploading code to them relatively easy and they will retain it effectively, ensuring the chip carries out its required function. Continue reading “Flexibility with COP8 Keyfob programmers” »