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…
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…
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…
5G Rollout and How It Will Empower the Future of IoT The mass rollout of 5G mobile networks is supposed to play a decisive role in driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0), digital transformation, and the expansion of IoT (Internet of Things) and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) solutions around the world. The transition…
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…