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How to Calculate Boost Converter Duty Cycle
Discover the principles of a Boost step-up converter. Learn how to derive and calculate the duty cycle to control your output voltage efficiently.
How to Calculate Buck Converter Duty Cycle
Learn the fundamental operation of a buck converter. This guide explains how to calculate the duty cycle with clear formulas for ideal and practical circuits.
SystemVerilog Coverage Syntax Explained
Master functional coverage in SystemVerilog for hardware verification. This guide covers covergroups, coverpoints, cross coverage, bins, options, and methods.
Practical Guide to Watchdog Timers in Embedded Systems
Explains watchdog timers in embedded systems, comparing hardware vs software watchdogs, feeding strategies, reliability trade-offs and correct usage for system recovery.
Optical PCB Waveguide Embedded System Overview
Waveguide embedded system (WES) for AI/HPC centers: optical PCB with optical engines and precision coupling for high?density, low?loss fiberless device interconnects
Understanding the Difference Between Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems
Explore the key differences between microcontrollers and embedded systems in electronics and computing with this detailed guide.
Linux Default Gateway and Dual NIC Configuration
Learn default gateway basics and Linux multi-NIC routing: configuring gateways, static routes, and policy routing with examples and commands.
SystemVerilog Syntax: Processes & Operators
Unlock powerful SystemVerilog features. This guide covers simulation timing, fork/join control, the process class, equality operators, and 'inside'.
ESP32 vs STM32: Which Will Dominate Embedded?
ESP32 vs STM32: ESP32 excels in wireless IoT and fast development; STM32 dominates industrial applications, tooling and broad product range.
GPIO Interface Explained for Embedded Systems
Overview of GPIO in embedded systems: operating principles, modes (floating input, open-drain, push-pull), electrical traits and applications for device control and sensing.
QNX vs Linux: Key Differences for Application Development
Compare QNX vs Linux for SoC/AP application development: practical porting, API, filesystem, tooling, runtime and build differences for developers.
I3C Interface Communication Basics
I3C overview: faster two-wire bus with up to 12.5 MHz, dynamic addressing, in-band interrupts, HDR modes and I2C backward compatibility.
How to Debug Linux Crashes with backtrace
Quickly debug program crashes in embedded Linux. Learn to use the backtrace tool and addr2line to capture signals and analyze the call stack to find bugs.
GDB Usage Summary for Debugging
GDB cheat sheet: breakpoints, backtrace, print/watch, memory, disassembly, stepping, core dumps, scripting and custom commands
Weak Symbols and Weak References in Embedded C
Learn GNU C __attribute__: attach compiler attributes, strong/weak symbols and references, benefits, and library use cases.
UART Interface Guide for Embedded Beginners
Overview of UART fundamentals, frame structure, operating modes, baud rate and common voltage standards (TTL, RS-232, RS-485) for embedded developers.
Deep Dive into Linux 0.12 System Call Mechanism
Explore kernel vs user mode, Linux system calls (int 0x80), syscall wrappers, dispatch, and FS-based kernel-user data exchange.
Deep Dive into MDK Scatter-Loading Files
MDK scatter-loading guide: stack/heap, FIXED/EMPTY, .ANY placement, section placement, and tips to avoid padding
ARMv8.5-A Memory Tagging Extension (MTE) Explained
Overview of Armv8.5-A Memory Tagging Extension (MTE): architecture, heap and stack tagging, deployment and optimizations to detect spatial and temporal memory safety violations.
HDMI Interface: A Technical Overview
A complete guide to HDMI. Learn about Standard, Mini, and Micro connectors, the detailed Type-A pinout, and key technologies like TMDS, EDID, and HDCP.