Embedded news

• A logical method of debugging embedded systems August 20, 2019
  Embedded systems have become very complex these days and the boundaries of software and hardware are merging, so it can be difficult to find the root cause of a problem. Here are a few tips that can help engineers develop a logical approach towards solving embedded system issues.
• 3 driver design techniques for microcontrollers August 19, 2019
  There is more than one way to write a driver and the way that it is written can dramatically affect system performance, energy consumption and many other factors. This article describes several common driver design patterns and how they affect application code.
• Demo board speeds development of motion sensing applications August 16, 2019
  The mCube board features two tiny and ultra-low-power three-axis MEMS motion sensors that demonstrates various use cases for accelerometers such as activity tracking and power management.
• Flexible electronics tech shows progress August 14, 2019
  Flexible electronics is advancing but still needs a guide to process steps and better batteries, said experts at a NextFlex event.
• Serial memory controller boosts memory channels August 14, 2019
  Microchip’s serial memory controller for data centers delivers the high memory bandwidth needed by CPUs and SoCs for AI and machine learning.
• 10 simple tricks to optimize your C code in small embedded systems August 14, 2019
  Here are some simple tricks in C for program memory space optimization that are particularly useful for embedded systems programmers dealing with low-cost 8-bit microcontrollers with limited flash memory.
• The new kid on the block for low-power wireless connectivity August 13, 2019
  HaLow’s low power consumption competes with Bluetooth and has the added benefit of higher data rates, a wider coverage range, and support for higher density.
• Pre-programmed NOR flash devices eliminate MAC address sourcing August 13, 2019
  Microchip’s SST26VF family of chips come with uniquely pre-programmed EUI-48 addresses and compatible EUI-64 addresses, which eliminates the need to procure and manage these unique identifiers from the IEEE-RA.
• Enabling more effective healthcare with the internet of medical things August 13, 2019
  Connected cardiac monitoring systems for the internet of medical things will require highly complex analog front-ends, high-performance MCUs, and low-power wireless connectivity, coupled with complex algorithms, and AI engines.
• Sundance: embedded processor module for precision robotics applications August 12, 2019
  Optimized for computer vision, edge AI and deep learning requirements, the 90mm x 96mm processor module is based on a Xilinx Zynq MPSoC and features extensive I/O capabilities.