When you first start out after graduating from college with a B.S. in electrical engineering, you have a bright, shiny new degree that might not be exactly what you expected. You had to take a series of fundamental courses in math and science for the first year or two. The third year is spent learning […]
Embedded
Real-time OS kernel and platform tool target embedded designs
Micrium OS is now available and comes with an optimized RTOS kernel, communication stacks, file system and graphical user interface. The new Platform Builder tool simplifies development by automatically resolving dependencies and configuring startup order once developers select the components they need. Using Micrium OS and Platform Builder offers developers a powerful approach to embedded […]
Flash memory controller targets mobile phone use
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation announced the launch of its new UFS (Universal Flash Storage) 2.1 controller family, a complete product line supporting UFS HS-Gear3x1L and HS-Gear3x2L, enabling high-performance, high capacity and low power embedded memory for mobile phones. Designed with Silicon Motion’s proprietary MIPI M-PHY, low-power architecture and advanced LDPC (Low Density Parity Check) ECC […]
How Mr. Robot hacked the IoT
The popular TV drama Mr. Robot once portrayed a penetration of a building automation system. Security experts say the same exploit could have happened in real life. Leland Teschler Executive Editor In 2015, TV viewers who tuned into episode five (having the catchy title “eps1.4_3xpl0its.wmv”) of a series called Mr. Robot watched the main character […]
LCD includes definable input buttons for embedded apps
LCDTERM.com announces the launch of its new programming-free LCD User Interface, which allows seamless and code-free integration onto ANY Embedded platform, eliminating the need to write software to control the display. The LCDTERM user interface does NOT require LCD programming knowledge, and allows users to focus more on desired functionality rather than writing device drivers. The product’s 3-button keyboard […]
New eval boards for STM32F722 and STM32F723 embedded processors
STMicroelectronics continues to enhance flexibility for developers working with high-performance STM32F722/723 microcontrollers. A new-generation Discovery kit provides access to the STM32F723’s unique high-speed USB PHY, and a new STM32 Nucleo-144 board supports the STM32F722. With rich on-board features including MEMS microphones and sensors, an audio codec, and a display for user-interface development, the STM32 Discovery […]
Top microcontroller threads on EDAboard.com — January
(editor’s note: Intrigued by the problem? Have a similar challenge? Have a question or another solution? Then click the “Read more” link and follow the conversation on EDAboard.com or log in to EDAboard and participate in the microcontroller forum thread.) Find the amplitude of sine wave in CCS C – I am using a PIC18F6722 microcontroller. […]
Containerization and how it differs from Virtual Machines
A Virtual Machine (VM) is a machine that runs on another machine. Virtual machines can be used to run several different operating systems on the same computer hardware. For example, a computer (“machine”) running Linux can have a VM installed on it that is running Windows and for all intents and purposes, the Windows machine […]
NOR Flash memories with Quad SPI hit 64 Mb and 128 Mb densities
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. introduced 64Mb and 128Mb densities to its family of NOR Flash memories with a Quad Serial Peripheral Interface (Quad SPI). The new FL-L NOR Flash devices provide the utmost reliability and security for high-performance embedded systems that store critical data and operate at extended temperatures. The FL-L devices also offer low power […]
LTE Cat 1 embedded modems for simplified cellular integration into devices
Digi International, a leading global provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, today announced the general availability of Digi XBee Cellular. Newly developed for the North American market, this addition to the Digi XBee family of products will allow Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to quickly and easily integrate LTE […]