In a nutshell: In an impressive display of creativity and technical finesse, a hobbyist has managed to build a fully functioning 16-bit CPU entirely within Microsoft Excel. The project provides a ...

I’ve worked with a lot of students who want to program computers. In particular, a lot of them want to program games. However, when they find out that after a few weeks of work they won’t be able to ...

There is a perception today that the world is migrating to the 32-bit MCU for all embedded applications. Whilst this may be true for the high volume markets such as mobile communications, the reality ...

The one element that can make or break a design is the CPU. If you consider that the CPU is to the system-on-chip (SoC) what an engine is to an automobile, then you know you wouldn't put a Volkswagen ...

Why 8- and 16-bit micros might not be a good option for new applications. What where the advantages of 8- and 16-bit micros? Why new 32-bit micros are funneling into this space. Developers have chosen ...