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Deep sleep mode consumption of PIC

I would like to know why my PIC which when I put in to deep sleep does consume more than what is specified by the datasheet. I have connected a precision current meter and found that when I load the ...
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What are these hardware components, and how do I control them?

My father received a video card in the mail last week. He gave it to me and I dismantled the card to get to just the video player and other components. The labels here are based on my experience ...
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Verilog code synthesis error

I'm having problem with my verilog code when I synthesize it. It shows multiple drivers error. I think may be it's because of multiple always blocks I'm using in it. So how can I fix it!!? Here it is: ...
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Characteristic equations for counters

I'm new to Electrical Engineering and need the characteristic equations for a 2- and a 4-bit-synchronous-counter like this one. I need them for the BCD-Code Aiken-Code, the 3-excess-Code, and the ...
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How to visually tell the difference between axial inductors and common resistors?

Is there a simple way to tell axial inductors and resistors apart in through-hole type PCBs? I do find the color code on both very confusing. Is there an obvious difference that I am missing? As a ...
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Available Guidelines for Interrupt Driven Processing

Are there any available guidelines for the amount of code to have in a critical section of interrupt driven processing? My personal rule of thumb is that the critical portion, (i.e. that between ...
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Problems with LCD initialization: 4-bit mode

I have this microcontroler with this LCD(DEM16216) mounted on it which I cannot initialize. Only 4 of the pins are connected, thus it runs in a 4 bit mode (I think?). I found the datasheet for it ...
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Ufer ground in home foundations — NEC code / copper conductors [closed]

Here's the relevant NEC code (2014) for the question I have: NFPA 70 250.52 Grounding Electrodes. (3) Concrete-Encased Electrode. A concrete-encased electrode shall consist of at least 6.0 m (20 ...
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Barker code autocorrelation

How do you auto correlate the following Barker code? I tried to use the formula on Wikipedia's page but it did not make sense to me. +1, +1, -1, +1
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What tools or standards can be used to improve embedded C code reliability?

I typically program PICs in C, usually for switched-mode converters. I've heard of various static analysis tools and standards like MISRA C that can be used to help improve the reliability of code. ...