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8 Essential Data Structures for Embedded Programming
Learn 8 essential data structures: arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, hash tables, trees, heaps, graphs — a must for every developer.
Common device registration functions in Linux
Linux character device registration guide using register_chrdev_region and alloc_chrdev_region to allocate and register device numbers, add cdev entries, and unregister properly.
What is GDB? Basic Features and Commands
Concise summary of GDB and common GDB commands for embedded developers, covering breakpoints, stepping, inspecting/modifying variables, backtrace and core analysis.
How MCUs Enable Edge AI Adoption
Edge AI and MCU design: compares MCU vs microprocessor trade-offs, MCU optimizations, AI accelerators, and hardware features enabling on-device inference.
Microkernel OS Explained: Are RTOS Microkernels?
Understand microkernel OS traits, core functions, benefits and drawbacks, and whether embedded RTOSs are microkernel-based.
Concurrency and Interrupts in Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems
Explore concurrency and interrupts in microcontrollers and embedded systems with practical examples and C code insights.
Practical Techniques for Tracing Linux Memory Faults
Memory monitoring and debugging guide: trace leaks, OOM events, page faults, mmap/brk, USDT probes, memleak, vmscan and reclaim tools.
ADS1118 16-bit Low-Power SPI ADC Technical Summary
ADS1118 16-bit ADC overview: features, specs, PGA, internal reference and temperature sensor, SPI interface, low-power modes, packages and design guidelines.
Embedding FPGAs in DSP-Driven Software Radio
Explore FPGA roles in software-defined radio: high-speed peripheral interfaces, DSP acceleration, and a 4,096-point FFT for real-time use.
Moisture Effects on Sensor Elements and Mitigation Methods
Technical guidance on how moisture affects sensors' sensitive elements, common ingress paths, and mitigation: IP sealing, hydrophobic coatings, desiccants, nano-coatings.
Building a Linux System on Zynq-7020
Step-by-step guide to building a minimal Linux system on Zynq-7020: Vivado hardware design, FSBL/device-tree generation, U-Boot and kernel build, and SD rootfs setup.
RISC-V Embedded Systems for Robot Joint Control
Analysis of RISC-V-based embedded systems for robot joint control, covering core advantages, real-time techniques, architectures, and implementation examples.
Techniques for Developing High-Reliability Embedded Systems
Learn techniques for developing high-reliability embedded systems with robust hardware, software, and error detection methods.
20 Common Embedded Systems Interview Questions and Answers
Technical Q&A covering C programming basics and OS concepts: infinite loops, memory allocation, const, macros, pointers, IPC, deadlock, processes/threads, and TCP/UDP.
Linux TCP Queue Parameters Explained
Practical guide to Linux TCP tuning from server perspective: connection queues, receive/send buffers, Ring Buffer, QDisc, NIC multi-queue and offload settings.
Two Common Linux Hooking Methods
Learn Linux function hooking with LD_PRELOAD and ptrace: override functions, inject shared libs, and auto-fill scanf input with examples.
Leveraging New DRAM Advancements to Enhance Embedded System Performance
Explore how DDR3 DRAM advancements boost embedded system performance with higher speeds and power efficiency.
Understanding the GSR Signal in Vivado Simulation
Learn about the Global Set/Reset (GSR) signal in Vivado. Understand its critical impact on FPGA timing simulations and proper design initialization.
What Is an Embedded SoC
Learn what an embedded SoC (System on Chip) is, its hardware-software co-design, and benefits: lower cost, power, latency, and higher performance.
Linux User Permissions Explained
Technical overview of the Linux kernel, shell and user privileges, detailing file permissions, sudo/su usage, chmod/chown, umask, directory semantics and sticky bit.