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How do I develop for STM32 discovery on Linux?

I have an STM32 discovery board and would like to be able to program it on Linux. What is the easiest way to do this?
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Absolute cheapest, (easy) way of starting programming on ARM microcontrollers

I want to start using ARM processors, migrating from PICs which I've been using for too long. 8 bit models were available for under $1, programmers for under $10, and I have been spoilt by the ease and low cost of getting started. But seeing that…
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Confusion about USA export restriction regarding electronics

I am an electronic hobbyist based in Canada. Recently I bought different Microcontroller development boards from Mouser.ca This is mostly to satisfy my curiosity and to try out the different features offered by different companies and/or different…
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What is the functional difference between an in-circuit-debugger and an in-circuit emulator?

In-circuit emulators (abbreviated ICE) boast about their awesome debugging features, and also boast high price tags. In-circuit debuggers (abbreviated ICD) can do most of the stuff that an ICE can do, but often cost much less. I know that way back…
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Do 4-bit CPUs still outsell 32-bit CPUs in unit volume?

Way back in 2002, Jim Turley mentioned that about 14% of all CPUs sold were 4-bit CPUs, while about 8% of all CPUs sold were 32-bit CPUs. (Most people I know were surprised that any 4-bit CPUs were still being made, much less that they were doing so…
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Free VerilogA simulators

There are plenty of free SPICE and Verilog simulators out there such as LTSPICE or TINA or even WinSPICE. There are also several Verilog simulators as well. However, I am looking for free VerilogA simulators. Does anyone know one?
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Is it going to be possible to write code in C++ for PIC microcontrollers in the future?

Is it ever gonna be possible to use C++ for coding PICs? Is there any hardware limitations that prevents us to use C++? How much the size of generated .hex file and running time of the program increase when we use C++ instead of C? Is it practically…
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ARM Programming interface and tool chain

I have acquired a RM48L952 that is an ARM Cortex R4F from TI and I would like to start learning ARM development with this chip. My question is can I use any JTAG programmer to program it? Something like a Open DIY JTAG Programmer or does it have to…
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Debugging an ARM (STM32) Microcontroller using Qt Creator

I have been working with STM32 series ARM microcontrollers on IAR Embedded Workbench for a while. For some reasons, now I need to move my works to Qt-Creator (both on Windows and Linux). In IAR EWARM, things are simpler: I've never had to deal with…
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Getting Started with Altera CPLDs

I'm looking for recommendations regarding development kits for Altera CPLD prototyping but I'm afraid I'm not sure what to look for. The budget isn't too much - around $200. While I'm leaning towards Altera, suggestions regarding Xilinx are also…
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Simulation versus Prototyping

I see a lot of questions here where people have seen a certain circuit mentioned somewhere, and their first step is to run it through a simulator. In some cases I wonder if the actual hardware ever gets built at all. Being of an older generation, I…
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Is there a PIC development tool like Texas Instruments's EZ430‑F2013 to help introduce me to PIC?

I would like to familiarize myself with Microchip's PIC product line and IDE, I don't want anything too basic or cheesy, etc. I can't seem to find a device like Texas Instruments's EZ430‑F2013 USB development kit: The features I like about TI's…
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Multi-Core microcontroller eval boards?

Seeing as there are more and more mutli-core processors systems. I'd like to learn more about them. What mutli-core microcontroller eval boards exist, if any? Thanks
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Essential or recommended Digital ICs for a software

I am creating a program in which circuits using (only) Digital ICs can be made. I have shortlisted around 25 ICs from the 74xx family. Some of them are 7400 (Quad 2 input NAND) 7402 7404 7408 74161 etc. I have used most of these. Now my queries…
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How do you design processors / microprocessor [ not broad ]

Apologies for this vague title, but my question is a little specific. I have two concerns : During my digital electronics class, I was told that the design of the processor is first carried on an FPGA board and verified. Only then it is finalized.…
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