Silicon Chip September 2009

In this month’s Silicon Chip Electronics Magazine an interesting look into the new OLED technology and how it can be easily used with microcontrollers and other microprocessors, to provide attractive and high resolution displays. Plenty of code examples are provided and this is an excellent introduction to this new technology. Also this month’s features, include a review of the new Saleae Logic Analyzer, this compact and economical unit can be used to monitor digital data from 8 points and is ideal for testing and debugging digital circuits.

This month’s projects include a fantastic new High-Quality Stereo DAC. Thus unit is a top of the line unit and will deliver excellent sound output from your DVD Player. The sound output is equal to the best high-end CD players and can be easily combined into an existing sound system. Also this month a useful Wideband O2 sensor for your car. This unit is designed to monitor the air/fuel ratio in your car and is ideal for precise engine tuning to deliver optimum performance for your car. This month also includes a simple seismograph, that can be built quickly and easily on a simple protoboard, this unit features the PICAXE-08M microcontroller. Finally this month, an AutoDimm feature for the GPS clock, ideal for use in bright areas or at night to dim the display. All projects come complete with circuit diagram and electronic parts list.

Part Code: SILCHIPSEP2009

Features

• Introducing OLED Displays
• Review: At Last An Affordable Logic Analyser

Projects

• High Quality Stereo Digital-To-Analog Converter, Part 1
• Using a Wideband O2 Sensor in your Car, Part 1
• Build a Simple Seismograph on a Protobard
• Autodim Add-On for the 6-Digit GPS Clock
• 3 Channel UHF Rolling-Code Remote Control, Part 2

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