Holoscan Platform for Robotics and Edge AI Ethernet Sensor Bridges and the Next Generation of Edge AI Systems For more than a decade, embedded vision systems have relied on two dominant interfaces: MIPI-CSI and GMSL. These standards were good enough for automotive ADAS, drones, and early robotics. They offered reliability and adequate bandwidth at…
Software-Compatible Hardware Drop-In Replacements In embedded systems, where software and hardware are tightly coupled, replacing obsolete hardware is rarely trivial. Whether due to component going EOL, performance shortfalls, or evolving application needs, the cost of re-engineering and re-qualifying systems from scratch can be substantial. Larger systems have years of design and validation testing prior to…
Embedded Systems and Low-Power Design An embedded system refers to a specialized computer system designed to perform dedicated functions within a larger mechanical or electrical system. It typically consists of a combination of hardware and software components tailored to perform specific tasks or functions. Embedded systems play a crucial role in mobile robotics, UAV construction…
Indoor Location Tracking Systems What is an indoor location tracking system? Indoor location tracking system locates and tracks the movement of people or objects inside buildings. Indoor location tracking is enabled by indoor positioning systems, a network of electronic devices and computer software used to locate people or objects where and when GPS is inaccurate…
Wireless Communication in Embedded Systems Embedded systems are extensively used in wireless and mobile communication systems, from smartphones and laptops to home appliances, industrial automation, and the Internet of Things (IoT). They leverage a variety of wireless communication protocols such as WiFi, BLE, Zigbee, Cellular, and Z-Wave. Collectively, these wireless protocols have brought us closer…
Software and Firmware for Embedded Systems It is common for the majority to get confused with the terms “Embedded firmware” and “Embedded software”. In this article, we will discuss differences and similarities between embedded software and firmware and offer examples to help the reader differentiate between those two. We will kick things off by getting…
Embedded Systems Testing and Validation In the world of embedded engineering, products follow a defined path before reaching customers. In this complex landscape, where software and hardware combine to power critical systems, assuring quality, reliability, and safety becomes paramount. Unlike regular software, embedded software tightly integrates with hardware, demanding strict testing and validation. Embedded systems…
Leveraging COM Express and COM-HPC for AI Workloads As the demand for artificial intelligence continues to rise in various industries, from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and autonomous vehicles, industrial computers face the challenge of optimizing AI workloads. Developers are constantly seeking efficient and scalable solutions to solve these challenges. One such solution is using…
Dual Orin Controller: The Ideal Safety-Critical Platform for Autonomous Vehicles As technology evolves, the automotive industry is constantly seeking ways to make driving safe, reliable, and autonomous. In this blog post, we’ll explore the features, functionality, and the impact that a platform based on dual NVIDIA’s AGX Orin modules offers for the future of vehicle…
Using Oscilloscopes in High-Speed Digital Design Oscilloscopes are electronic devices used to observe and measure electrical signals. They are widely used in engineering, physics, and other fields to measure and analyze signals. Oscilloscopes display waveforms graphically, allowing users to see the shape, frequency, and amplitude of the signal being measured. In this blog post, we’ll…