How to read MCU datasheets - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: exodia
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2011, 07:20:41 am
content: Hello DaveHow about a long blog with tips and tricks on how to read MCU datasheets? You now all the staff about how to find registers in timers and what they do bla,bla. Had come across an AVR Mega 16 (i know you don't like them :-)) and i get lostBtw the 3 last blogs look awesome. Have watched the DC to DC converter and can't wait to see the other two about battery capacity. Keep the knowledge coming

author: tyblu
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2011, 07:58:31 am
content: Use the search function on the computer, and pray the manufacturer put active links in the pdf. I don't think the Kindle does this very well yet, though I don't have one to test. It's the only barrier, at the moment.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 01, 2011, 08:14:18 am
content: Quote from: exodia on February 01, 2011, 07:20:41 amPeople think I hate AVR, I don't know why.Nothing wrong with them at all. 3 of my new projects use AVR's.I plan on doing a blog on how to use micro's soon.Dave.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 01, 2011, 10:52:16 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on February 01, 2011, 08:14:18 amProbably because you said you hate AVR fanboys, and appear to rant slightly more about Atmel/AVR than Microchip/PIC (although that may just be because there is more to complain about).

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 01, 2011, 11:16:03 am
content: Quote from: alm on February 01, 2011, 10:52:16 amPeople hear what they want to hear I guess.Funny things is, I've ranted much more about PIC issues than AVR issues on the blog. Yet I'm known as a PIC fanboy and an AVR hater, go figure!Dave.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2011, 11:29:52 am
content: The problem is many AVR fanboys seem to have a zero-tolerance attitude to other MCUs, whearas PIC users know that some aspects of them suck, but use them because they are often cheaper and more readily available, and are more willing to look at alternatives.Re. datasheets, I'd suggest that it's worth spending the time to sit down and read through the entire datasheet before getting started, as this will save you time later looking for details and fixing bugs due to subtle things you missed.This is especially true when starting on a new device family or architecture.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2011, 03:28:41 pm
content: yes mike. dont forget the errata notes. PIC pdf got it separatedly iirc, avr is at the end of the datasheet.Quote from: exodia on February 01, 2011, 07:20:41 amyou funny guy, and you think i should get lost too? with Dave and the rest who used AVR? This forum is open to any known mcu brand. You can ask Renesas mcu question as well, there are more expert here already.

author: exodia
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 03, 2011, 07:47:36 am
content: Quote from: alm on February 01, 2011, 10:52:16 amThat would be great Dave.I didn't say you hate them. Everyone has some liking either because they have the development tools or because they seem easier to understand and such things. I'm ov avr side cause i have an STK500,simple as that. Now if i had to pic a development kit i would buy and explorer 16 or mikrobasic kit

author: Slobodan
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 13, 2011, 03:00:40 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on February 01, 2011, 08:14:18 amDave, are you going to do this blog soon? I'm still waiting.

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 14, 2011, 07:01:55 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on February 01, 2011, 08:14:18 amAny release schedule?