logic level shifting

5 V UART Into a 3.3 V MCU? Shift the Receive Path, Then Check the Return

September 25, 2026September 25, 2026 - by TVG Editorial Team - Leave a Comment

A 5 V UART TX can overstress a 3.3 V-only RX input. Translate each direction from the receiving pin’s limits, then verify thresholds and edge shape.

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NeoPixel Errors From a 3.3 V Controller? Fix the Logic-Level Margin First

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026 - by TVG Editorial Team - Leave a Comment

A 3.3 V data signal can sit below the guaranteed high threshold of a 5 V WS2812B. A 74AHCT buffer restores margin before code changes mask the electrical fault.

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Sep 18, 2026 · 10:03 AM PT

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Sep 17, 2026 · 10:18 AM PT

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A DS18B20 at exactly 85°C may be power-on data—not heat. Trust it after conversion completes and CRC passes. Our guide maps power mode and w1_therm checks.

Sep 16, 2026 · 3:54 PM PT

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