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Links
Some useful links we have found
A *great* ebook/hardcover work on DSP theory and applications written by Steven W. Smith (smith@DSPGuide.com). It is exceptionally well written in a clear and down-to-earth fashion, presenting fundamental concepts with a practical flavor. Anyone looking to work with DSP will want to read this book!
I have bought the hardcover version and have made a place for it in my collection of rare gems.
www3.sk.sympatico.ca/jbayko/cpu.html
Great Microprocessors of the Past and Present (V 12.3.0)
A very interesting site with a nice history of CPU architectures and devices. For anyone looking to explore the history of cpu evolution, it is a must read.
www.motionex.com/cmotor/engref.htm
Engineering Reference Guide for Motion Control. A pretty good site with lots of information on various methods of motion control and algorithms.
www.pin-outs.com/directory/Hardware/PinOuts_Com
Connector pin-outs? Come here!
This site has information on quite a variety of connector pin-outs. Very handy!
www.ee.ualberta.ca/html/cookbook.html
The Electronic Cook Book Archive. Lots of interesting circuit applications.
A really comprehensive and well-done museum of old HP calculators! I have an 15C, 16C, and a 71B and let me tell you, they still work great after many years of use and they are far more ergonomic, reliable, and stylish than the modern stuff. For a walk down *memory* lane (grin), take a look!
Low-cost, professional 'C' compiler for embedded systems.
For a really professional 'C' compiler at a very low cost ($199 US), definitely visit this site and take a look. They support Atmel AVR, Motorola, Texas Instrument, and Cypress Micros. I have purchased the ICC12 compiler for the Motorola HC12 devices and have developed some large and complex applications. The compiler was high quality, producing reliable code and was very easy to work with. The technical support is also responsive and very helpful, getting straight to the point and providing solution turnaround times sometimes within the hour.
NoIce Remote Debugger
An excellent and robust, low cost, debugger for a variety of CPU targets.
www.elektronikladen.de/en_index.html
ComPOD12 BDM tool for the Motorola 68HC12 series of chips. Pretty simple, does the job and is low cost. Works pretty well with the NoIce debugger. Technical support is prompt and courteous.
GNU Development Chain for 68HC11&68HC12.
A collections of GNU tools for the HC11 and HC12 devices. Useful for those wanting to work on other platforms (Linux, etc.) or for those who simply enjoy using GNU tools.
A great source of Motorola based CPU boards and accessories. I have worked with the 68HC912D60 boards when rapid prototyping and they are just the ticket. The boards come with various connector options and can be connected to a variety of peripheral boards, providing a low-cost and quick solution for educational or prototyping requirements.
Engineering Fundamentals Reference
Contains some good reference pages on fluid mechanics, materials, unit conversion, formulas, processes, mathematics, etc. Neat!
Virtual Library of Computing. Small, but has some interesting topics to explore.
CAN In Automation Headquarters.
This site contains tons of information on the CAN network, providing overviews and links to various protocol specifications. A good place for anyone needing to investigate CAN technology.
A free, small, TCP/IP implementation.
A nice site, just because it's fun!
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