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Adafruit: A Leader in Open Source Electronics Innovation
Adafruit is an American company that has gained worldwide recognition as one of the leading manufacturers in the open source electronics industry since its founding in 2005 by Limor "Ladyada" Fried. Adafruit's mission is to provide both hobbyists and professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to create electronic projects. The company stands out not only for its wide range of products but also for its commitment to technical education and promoting the "do-it-yourself" (DIY) ethos.
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Plate from the Adafruit Feather series equipped with an ATmega32u4 microcontroller and a small prototype surface (5x7). The chip contains 32KB flash memory, 2KB RAM memory and built-in USB support. The plate is compatible with Arduino. Adafruit 2771
Adafruit 1212 - SMT Breakout PCB for SOIC-8, MSOP-8 or TSSOP-8 - 6 Pack!
Knit conductive 100% silver fabric with resistance of less than 1 ohm per foot in any direction across the textile. Great for use with FLORA. 20 cm x 20 cm piece. Adafruit 1167
Adafruit 1148 - Adafruit Half-size Perma-Proto Raspberry Pi Breadboard PCB Kit, RoHS
The board has a class D amplifier onboard that can drive 2 channels of 4-8 ohm impedance speakers at 20W each. Adafruit 1752
Adafruit Feather M0 Express - Designed for CircuitPython is a development board with a 32-bit ATSAMD21G18 microcontroller based on the Cortex-M0 core. The board works with CircuitPython, which allows you to program the MicroPython language. Adafruit 3403
RTC DS1307 module with clock dedicated to matrix displays with HUB75 interface. Designed for minicomputers Raspberry Pi. Adafruit 2345
2.4 "TFT LCD touch screen with 320x240 pixel resolution, ILI9341 display controller (SPI interface). The module is additionally equipped with a micro-SD card slot. Adafruit 2478
Design a clock, timer or counter into your next project using our pretty 4-digit seven-segment display. These bright crisp displays are good for adding numeric output. Besides the four 7-segments, there are decimal points on each digit and an extra wire for colon-dots in the center (good for time-based projects). Adafruit 1001
MMA8451 Triple-Axis Accelerometer w/ 14-bit ADC, detects motion, tilt and basic orientation, wide usage range: from +-2g up to +-8g, easy to use with Arduino or another microcontroller. Adafruit 2019.
Pin expander designed for Feather plates. It is equipped with three sets of female strips and holes for prototyping. Adafruit 3417
Module with a current and voltage sensor dedicated to Feather boards. Can measure voltage up to 26 V and current up to 3.2 A. Based on INA219 sensor, I2C communication. Adafruit 3650
TCS34725 has RGB and Clear light sensing elements. An IR blocking filter, integrated on-chip and localized to the color sensing photodiodes, minimizes the IR spectral component of the incoming light and allows color measurements to be made accurately. Adafruit 1356
Development board with ESP8266 microcontroller with built-in Wi-Fi communication. The system is clocked at 80 MHz and powered by 3.3 V. It includes a Tensillica core and a full Wi-Fi stack. Adafruit 3046
Adafruit 1500
An audio module with a DAC converter and a stereo amplifier designed to work with the Raspberry Pi. Adafruit 3346
I2C LED driver chip has the ability to PWM each individual LED in a 16x9 grid. Adafruit 2946
I2C FRAM breakout board you can add some FRAM storage to your next DIY project. FRAM allows for a lower power usage and a faster write performance. Adafruit 1895
Specialization and Product Range
Adafruit specializes in the production and distribution of electronic components available for both beginners and advanced users. The company's product offerings include microcontrollers, sensors, communication modules, displays, prototyping kits, and accessories for IoT (Internet of Things) projects.
Microcontrollers and Development Platforms
One of Adafruit's most popular products is its family of Circuit Playground and Feather microcontrollers. Circuit Playground is a series of microcontrollers ideal for education, equipped with a variety of sensors and LEDs, allowing immediate project work without the need for additional components. The Feather series, on the other hand, features a modular design that enables easy expansion of project functionality through a wide range of "FeatherWings" — additional modules compatible with the base microcontroller.
Sensors and Communication Modules
Adafruit offers a rich selection of sensors for measuring various environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, pressure, and light intensity. With communication modules like the ESP8266 and ESP32, users can easily integrate their projects with Wi-Fi networks, paving the way for advanced IoT applications.
Displays and User Interfaces
Adafruit's product line also includes various types of displays, from simple OLED screens to more advanced touch panels. Combined with available libraries and documentation, users can easily create intuitive user interfaces for their projects.
Commitment to Education and Community
Since its inception, Adafruit has placed a strong emphasis on technological education and supporting the maker community. The company runs a comprehensive YouTube channel, regularly publishing instructional videos, product reviews, and project tutorials. Adafruit also develops and maintains the Learn platform, which hosts hundreds of free tutorials and projects for individuals of varying skill levels.
Support for Open Source
One of Adafruit's core principles is supporting the open-source movement. The company releases all its hardware and software projects as open source, enabling the maker community to freely modify and develop them. This approach garners Adafruit the loyalty and appreciation of users who value the opportunity to participate in the creation and enhancement of products.
Technological Innovations
Adafruit continuously strives to introduce technological innovations. The company is known for its rapid response to market changes and the introduction of new products that meet current user needs. An example of this is the swift implementation of modules supporting modern communication standards such as LoRa and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
IoT Projects and the Future of Electronics
The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the key areas in which Adafruit sees its future. The company not only provides components for creating IoT projects but also actively engages in the development of software and platforms that facilitate the integration of IoT devices with networks and management systems. Through collaboration with other industry leaders, Adafruit contributes to shaping the future of electronics, striving for greater automation and integration of devices in our daily lives.