An operating system (OS) is an optional part of an embedded device’s system software stack, meaning that not all embedded systems have one. OSs can be used on any processor (Instruction Set ...

During a relocation, my parents begrudgingly left behind their old rotary phone. An often-overlooked aspect of the digital revolution: deployment of embedded digital systems over 30 years have ...

Unlike the design of a software application on a standard platform, the design of an embedded system implies that both software and hardware are being designed in parallel. Although this isn t always ...

One of the last things the Linux kernel does during system boot is mount the root filesystem. The Linux kernel dictates no filesystem structure, but user space applications expect to find files with ...

Modern embedded systems are expected to operate with predictable timing, continuous reliability, and near-instantaneous response under increasingly complex workloads. From automotive control units and ...

Check out the entire one-on-one conversation via QuickChat video with Alix and Mayrim to learn more. General-purpose components can simplify embedded-system design when engineers can carry proven ...

Over the course of the past decade, the evolution of advanced low-energy microcontrollers has raised three questions which this paper outlines and addresses. The first question is: Can a 32-bit ...

This online computer science specialization is ideal for learners looking to gain an understanding of interface design approaches and architectures for creating solid user experiences in embedded ...

What are the main issues behind the “painful” process of embedded-systems design? Shortages of resources, components, and talent plague the design process. How the instability of toolsets and driver ...

Embedded systems are emerging as the latest challenge in the drive to secure deployed U.S. military technologies, including those residing within weapons and flight controllers. Because they are ...

Early awareness of problems is the key to circumventing failures of embedded electronics, an expert will tell attendees at the upcoming Embedded Systems Conference in Boston. Craig Hillman, CEO of DfR ...