In business administration and marketing, market segmentation is the division of a market into market segments according to certain criteria as well as the market cultivation of these market segments. Market segmentation is a sub-area of segmentation in microeconomics. Its purpose is to offer the right products or services to the right customers. Therefore, the market segmentation is carried out … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2023
What is Booting?
Booting refers to the loading of the operating system of a computer, as it is usually required after powering up. The word booting is a short form of bootstrap loading. The phrase originated in 1950s. In computer science, bootstrapping refers to a process that activates a more complex system on a simple system. It is a solution to the chicken-and-egg problem of starting a system by itself. The … [Read more...]
What is ncurses?
ncurses (New curses) is a free library providing an API for the development of user interfaces with drop-down menus, using the characters and colors of a semi-graphical mode. Not only is this type of user interface designed independently of the terminal, but it speeds up screen refresh, thereby reducing the latency typically experienced by remote shell users (Read Text User Interface, TUI). We … [Read more...]
What is JTAG in Electronics?
Electronic circuits and devices are getting smaller and exponentially more complex. When they were large, they can be tested them with test probes on the bottom of the board. There were issues with such method but still it was a way. Today, components are mounted on both sides of a circuit board, hence no place of attachment are left for the test equipment. Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) is a … [Read more...]
iPhone 15 Pro Max Vs Samsung Galaxy S22/S23 Ultra
Apple has launched the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. These devices claimed to have loaded with game-changing features, including an Action Button, a 48MP camera, the A17 Pro Bionic chip and a Type-C port. Samsung S22/S23 Ultra owners may want to know whether these models from Apple made their smartphones outdated. This article is not a systemic review. Samsung S22 Ultra and S23 Ultra are of … [Read more...]
What is In-System Programming (ISP)
The In-System programming (ISP), also known as In-circuit serial programming (ICSP), enables the programming of a logical circuit directly in the deployment system. A simple serial connection, e.g. JTAG or SPI, is usually used for this purpose. The advantage of in-system programming is that otherwise the block to be programmed would have to be removed from the target system or a further … [Read more...]
Does Portable DAC Make Smartphone an Audiophile-Grade Device
There are certain ways of enjoying near the highest quality music from portable devices. The most affordable method is to use an external Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) with your existing smartphone (such as Samsung A & S series smartphones). We have published a few informative articles on this topic. The first one is Basics About Digital Audio Files for Audiophiles. After reading the … [Read more...]
What to Know Before Buying a Digital Audio Player (for Audiophiles)
Digital Audio Players can play digital audio files. Sales of the Portable Music Players (PMP) have declined with the increased penetration of the flagship smartphones. Mid-range to high-end Digital Audio Players are designed for sound engineers, musicians and audiophiles. There are a lot of things to learn about them before you purchase one since the price tag going to be $1000 to … [Read more...]
Exploring the Explosive Growth of Flutter, a Cross-Platform Mobile SDK
Flutter is a term that has been creating waves and attracting the attention of developers and businesses alike in the field of mobile app development. Flutter has quickly become the most popular alternative for designing mobile applications due to its unique features and cross-platform capabilities. Now, we'll look at the aspects contributing to Flutter's unrivaled success, including its novel … [Read more...]
Basics About Digital Audio Files for Audiophiles
Certain questions arise when we want to enjoy the highest possible quality of sound (rather music) within a particular budget. This article is intended to explain the complicated technical phrases around the music files for playing on these devices. This article is intentionally kept as simple as possible. Commonly, these are our available hardware with a budget of $1500: An entry-level … [Read more...]
What is a Battery Charge Controller
A charge controller or charging circuit has the task of technically implementing the charging method for charging batteries. The different types of accumulators also require different charging methods. In current concepts, this is achieved by power electronics, while older charge controllers in motor vehicles with DC alternators also work electromechanically. They had switching coils, similar to … [Read more...]