Using an external MCU as a crude clock source for the Altera CPLD. (Credit: [Doug Brown]) One exciting feature of hardware development involving MCUs and FPGAs is that you all too often need specific ...

While headphones are getting even better sounding, sometimes you have that pair you just don’t want to give up. Or you want to improve your laptop or desktop system audio quality without having to ...

Austin, Texas and Jena/Germany—IEEE-1149.x JTAG /boundary-scan vendor GoPEL electronic, has a software option in its existing SYSTEM CASCON software suite to support Altera Corp.'s popular USB-Blaster ...

Being obsessed with gadgets doesn't equate to hardware handiness. In fact, some of us at Crave are loath to remove the back of a computer for fear of the havoc we might wreak--a sorry state for ...

Having spent a number of years as the audio weapon of choice for computer sound systems, Creative has announced a couple of USB releases that will allow any sound card to benefit from its Sound ...

Creativelaunches its Sound Blaster PLAY! 3, a portable high-resolution USB sound card that features a digital-analogue converter (DAC) and a headphone amplifier for PC. The Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 ...

Creative Technology has announced the launch of its new Sound Blaster X1, the ultimate USB DAC and headphone amplifier which offers the heralded Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine technology, together with ...

Let down slightly by a flimsy headphone stand and a high price, the Creative Sound Blaster X7 is extremely easy to use, has a plethora of connection options, and is perfect for any beginner audiophile ...

If you grew up nerdy in the 90s, you'll likely have fond memories of the ubiquitous Sound Blaster range of desktop speakers and sound cards from hardware maker Creative. The brand's still around, and ...

Creative have this week introduced a new combination amplifier soundcard and USB DAC system in the form of the Sound Blaster X5 which is now available to purchase priced at £270. The external USB ...

Creative has launched their latest headphone amplifier, the Creative Sound Blaster X1, the device comes with the Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine technology. The new Creative Sound Blaster X1 is now ...

Creative's Sound BlasterX G5 external USB 7.1 sound card is great for perking up lower grade headsets, but it's hard to justify buying this product when you can just spend more on a headset. This ...