Have you and your team ever taken some time to sit down and define what your build system should be? I often see teams start a project with the loose idea that they ...

The last decade has seen an amazing advancement in embedded system development techniques, tools and technologies. A decade ago, I recall being amazed when a microcontroller had a clock speed above 48 ...

The field of embedded systems is wide and varied, and it is difficult to pin down exact definitions or descriptions. However, Chapter 1 introduces a useful model that can be applied to any embedded ...

Any electronic system that uses a computer chip but is not a general-purpose desktop or laptop computer, tablet or smartphone. Embedded systems use microcontrollers (MCUs), microprocessors (MPUs) or ...

I have always noticed a discontinuity in how people use the term embedded system. I commented on how the lack of distinction between application and embedded software might be driving us towards a ...

When engineers design an IoT device, they must work to find the right combination of hardware and software to help collect data, streamline UX and perform all necessary functions. Through ...

Embedded systems are increasingly prevalent in nearly every aspect of human life. Innovations made possible by embedded systems are making our lives healthier, safer, cleaner, and more stimulating.

Digital-rights-management software may be necessary to process and display copyrighted digital data. The general public's fascination with interactive multimedia has changed the way we design some ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE’s Intelligent Platforms business (NYSE:GE) today announced that it had been awarded a contract that will see the company undertaking a six month research program ...

An embedded system is a combination of computer hardware and software designed for a specific function. Embedded systems may also function within a larger system. The systems can be programmable or ...