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How Do I Batch API Commands for High-Speed SPI Devices?

--> Question from the Customer: Can you help me use Cheetah Software API commands correctly? I am using the Cheetah SPI Host Adapter running SPI at 1 MHz. I am trying to repeatedly send the target...

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Can I send an SPI response of more than 256 bytes with the Promira Serial...

--> Question from the Customer: Our Promira Serial Platform is configured as a slave and is connected to a processor which acts as the master. The master sends 3 bytes of data on the MOSI and later...

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How Do You View a Waveform and Interpret the Details of Captured Data from a...

--> Question from the Customer: I am using the  Beagle I2C/SPI Protocol Analyzer with a PKSA for probing a temperature sensor. I have two questions about viewing and interpreting the captured data....

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Data Center Software Series: Understanding the Bus Pane

--> The Data Center Software is Total Phase’s free bus monitoring software that is used in conjunction with the line of Beagle Protocol Analyzers, Komodo CAN Duo Interface, USB Power Delivery...

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How Do I Capture USB Data from Two Devices Independent of Operating Systems?

  --> Question from the Customer: Our developers are starting to analyze the interaction between two devices, neither of which has an operating system (OS). One device is a printer. The other device...

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What is the Most Cost-Effective Way to Monitor and Analyze USB Power Delivery?

--> Question from the Customer: I have been using the Beagle USB 480 Power Protocol Analyzer, which has been perfect for measuring VBUS current and voltage, as well as capturing, filtering, and...

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Comparing FPGA vs Microcontroller – Which is Best for Your Needs?

--> When developing embedded systems, various types of components are used to create a functioning system, including a combination of a computer processor, memory, and input/output peripheral devices....

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Could I Use a Low/Full-Speed USB Protocol Analyzer with High-Speed USB Traffic?

--> Question from the Customer: I just purchased a Beagle USB 12 Protocol Analyzer.  I am using it to debug and sniff USB 2.0 Flash drives. I installed the drivers and the Data Center Software, but I...

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Data Center Software Series: Using the Command Line

--> The Data Center Software is Total Phase’s free bus monitoring software that is used with our line of protocol analyzers and offers a variety of ways to monitor and debug data in real time. A...

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How Can I Use API Software and Host Adapter GPIOs with a Touch IC?

--> Question from the Customer: I have a project that includes the Touch IC of a touch-screen tablet. Looking at your online store, the Aardvark I2C/SPI Host Adapter and the Aardvark Software API...

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Using Total Phase Development Boards to Streamline Debugging I2C, SPI, and...

--> Total Phase offers embedded systems engineers a wide variety of hardware tools to debug and develop embedded systems including host adapters and protocol analyzers supporting I2C, SPI, USB, and...

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Compared to an Oscilloscope, What Information Does a Protocol Analyzer...

--> Source: Pexels Question from the Customer: I am troubleshooting the serial bus of a system with an oscilloscope. In addition to the electrical characteristics, I need more details to understand...

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Data Center Software Series: Capture Control Window

--> The Total Phase Data Center Software is a free software interface that allows users to seamlessly monitor traffic occurring on USB, CAN, I2C, SPI, and eSPI buses. The software provides a variety...

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What Are Partial Errors and How Can I Avoid Them When Analyzing SPI Data?

--> Question from the Customer: I have a question about using the Beagle I2C/SPI Protocol Analyzer. I am testing SPI devices. I have two sets of data which are shown below. I am using the Control...

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Differences Between NAND vs NOR Flash Memory

--> Flash memory is often used in embedded systems as a means to store data and information, providing the system with the needed instructions to operate. Two of the most widely used types of Flash...

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How is the DC Resistance of a Cable Measured When You Cannot Access the...

--> Question from the Customer: My company is using the Advanced Cable Tester v2 (Advanced Cable Tester v2) to test a variety of cables, such as USB, HDMI, and DisplayPort cables. We have a question...

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Data Center Software Series: USB Configuration Management Window

--> The Data Center Software is Total Phase’s free bus monitoring software that allows users to interface with Total Phase protocol analyzers supporting I2C, SPI, USB, CAN, and eSPI protocols. These...

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Why is Captured USB Traffic Showing Orphaned Data Transactions and How Do I...

--> Question from the Customer: I am using the Beagle USB 5000 v2 SuperSpeed Protocol Analyzer - Standard Edition, and I am having some issues with seeing orphaned packets and empty packets. Some IN...

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Differences Between FPGA vs ASIC – Advantages and Disadvantages

--> FPGAs and ASICs are both types of integrated circuits that are often compared when implementing electronic product design. FPGAs and ASICS are similar in their circuit design flow that consists of...

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The Differences Between I2C and SPI (I2C vs SPI)

 Communication Protocols in Embedded Systems Communication protocols are central to how we understand and develop embedded systems and devices. A communication protocol is a defined system that...

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