I2C News: Datasheets, Application Notes, New Products http://www.i2cchip.com en mirabyte Feed Writer Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:40:03 +1300 I2C Starter Kit Videos http://www.i2cchip.com/videos We now have videos to show how easy to use the I2C starter kit is.

There is also a video showing how to change the adaptor baud rate

Check in the videos directory to see more in future, and drop us an email if you want a video to clarify any particular topic.

]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:40:13 +1300 12 Bit Precision ADC Module available http://www.i2cchip.com/pdfs/SIP127.pdf A new 8 channel, precision 12 Bit ADC module with a built in high side current sensor, precision voltage reference and unipolar and bipolar input ranges from 0-5 to +/-10V

The module is based on the Maxim MAX127.

This is ideal for professional applications with fault tolerant multiplexor and DIP package for field replacement.

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:39:57 +1200 I2C Starter Kit A Starter Kit which has everything that you need to get going wth I2C within 5 mins:

  • I2C2PC normal adaptor
  • 8 Bit I/O pcb with PCF8574 and LED's
  • I2C Cables, (250mm x2 500mm x1)
  • 4pc I2C socket
  • 1pc Locking I2C socket
  • I2C Hub PCB
  • USB Cable
  • Zip Pouch to keep it in.

With the starter kit you can learn to use I2C and the I2C2PC adaptor, uing the simple 8 bit I/O supplied, then you can move on working with your own devices.

http://www.i2cchip.com/shop.html#I2CKIT1

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:02:02 +1200 Locking I2C connectors http://www.i2cchip.com/shop.html#MMLOCK10 Locking I2C female-on-pcb connectors are now available from the webshop.

These are ideal where there is vibration during operation or transport, such as robotics, transport and so on. They only add a little extra width to the footprint and no extra height. They lock onto the standard male-on-wire plugs and cables.

These are almost impossible to obtain, due to Tycos MOQ of 2500pcs. Thanks to Cornell's Robotics lab, we have a reel for your convenience.

http://http://www.i2cchip.com/shop.html#MMLOCK10

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:53:56 +1200 Virtual Comport Addressing in Realterm 2.0.0.65 The USB port has been a nuisance on some systems, because the COM number depends on which USB hub/socket you plug into.
Now you can use the virtual comport name

The I2C2PC port can be selected as "\VCP0"

Also for I2C2PC users

  • MAX127 I2C ADC control, fix range&sign bit
  • HEXCSV2DEC commandline utility added to Realterm installer

http://www.i2cchip.com/realterm/Realterm_2.0.0.65_setup.exe

]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:08:44 +1200 Convert HEX data files to decimal data easily. Data Formatting appnote updated http://www.i2cchip.com/pdfs/BL233_Data_Formatting.pdf Release 2.0.0.65 of Realterm includes the first release of the HEXCSV2DEC utility. This commandline utility will convert the uppercase hex fields of a CSV file to decimal. The Data Formatting appnote has been updated. It is now very easy to collect CSV data files, and convert the hex values to decimal for easy browsing and importing into Excel, OpenOffice and other applications. Floats, Quoted strings and explicit bcd/decimal numbers are passed through. Look in the Realterm program directory. It is a commandline utility.

http://www.i2cchip.com/realterm/Realterm_2.0.0.65_setup.exe

]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:24:21 +1200 Realterm adds I2C features http://www.i2cchip.com/realterm Realterm 2.0.0.64 has added several new features to support the I2C2PC and BL233B

  • I2C Scan Bus function to I2C tab. Scans all bus addresses for acknowledge
  • I2C Control Register support: set control register from I2C tab
  • Bicolor 7 seg led support added to M5451 area
  • BL233 Bit Bash Pins added to I2C Misc tab to ease playing with bit bash modes

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    ]]>     Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:44:04 +1200     Appnote: BL233 Data Formatting (for Data Acquisition and Logging) http://www.i2cchip.com/pdfs/BL233_Data_Formatting.pdf This note explains how to set up the BL233B and use Realterm to get nicely formatted data files when logging data.

    Data can be formatted directly in CSV style, for easy reading by Excel, OpenOffice and many other programs

    ]]>     Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:15:52 +1200     Appnote: Using I2C2PC and BL233 with Low Voltage I2C http://www.i2cchip.com/pdfs/i2cad_Using_Low_Voltage_Devices.pdf Increasing numbers of IC's are operating at voltages below 3.3V Fortunately the I2C2PC and BL233 can be used with chips as low as 1.8V Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:14:48 +1200 Appnote: ADM1034 Precision External Temperature Sensor http://www.i2cchip.com/pdfs/TemperatureSensor_ADM1034.pdf Temperature sensing an logging is one of the most common applications.

    Low cost diode sensors give precision, low noise, and interchangability with the ADM1034. They are ideal for applications from -64 to 191C

    ]]>     Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:13:21 +1200     RSS Created RSS feed is now the best way to find out about new application notes and products from I2CCHIP Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:55:32 +1200