OS configuration

OS configuration

I have always characterized the difference between desktop systems and embedded along the lines of “desktops are all the same;…

USB 3.0

USB 3.0

In the world of computers, I have always felt that USB is one of the good things of life. It…

ECS2012

ECS2012

As I have in previous years, this week I am attending the Embedded Conference Scandinavia [ECS] in Stockholm, Sweden. This…

Embedded software tools – then and now

Embedded software tools – then and now

Although I have a broad interest in embedded software, I started out in tools – compilers, debuggers etc. – and,…

ESC Boston

ESC Boston

This week I am making a flying visit to DESIGN East [a.k.a. ESC Boston] to present a couple of classes….

The Power Pyramid

The Power Pyramid

Power consumption of embedded systems is currently a hot topic – one I have posted on several times before. With…

Evaluation boards

Evaluation boards

Just about all the embedded CPU manufacturers produce evaluation boards employing their devices with a suitable selection of peripherals.These boards…

RTOS memory footprint

RTOS memory footprint

Most of the time, I subscribe to the view that “the only stupid question is the one you did not…

Going to sleep

Going to sleep

Once again, I am thinking about embedded software and low power design, as I have discussed before. I still find…