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…
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…
RISC-V vs ARM. Which One To Choose? For quite a while, since the rise of smartphones in the late 2000s, the computer processors market has been dominated by ARM central processing units (CPUs) based on the reduced instruction set computer (RISC) architecture. Recently, however, a strong competitor has emerged with a considerably different approach towards…
When Outsourcing Electronics Design of Your Product Is a Good Idea? Outsourcing to fill a resource gap as a business practice is common and widespread in the modern global economy. As the costs of hiring highly qualified technical experts are growing, and finding the right talent gets more and more difficult amid the widening tech…