Decoding this bit stream into ASCII hex values is an ideal job for a low-cost 8-bit microcontroller. Using a microcontroller with onboard flash memory, such as the NEC Electronics µPD78F9418A ...

Figure 3 The Shannon decoder dynamic DAC. Figure 4 The Shannon decoder principle applied to extending 8-bit DAC resolution. U1 is an 8-bit, voltage output, resistor-string type DAC (e.g., TLV5624) ...

Each stage brought new challenges: debugging an address decoder, reworking memory management ... systems and pushing the boundaries of 8-bit computing. Their creativity shines in solutions ...