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Embedded PCB Packaging for Power Electronics
Embedded PCB packaging for SiC/GaN power modules: 3D integration, low parasitics, better thermal management and efficiency for power systems
Using GNU C Extensions in C
Guide to designated initialization and statement expressions in GNU C, with array/struct examples and macro patterns using typeof to avoid side effects.
Two Common Hook Methods on Linux
Linux function hooking using LD_PRELOAD and ptrace: preload shared libraries to override functions, or inject hooks into running processes by parsing ELF/GOT and calling dlopen.
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.
RISC-V Microarchitecture Verification Approaches
Explore RISC-V microarchitecture verification: challenges, formal methods, tooling, security, and practical strategies beyond random testing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Understanding the Linux Boot Process
Debian Linux boot sequence: kernel loading, init and runlevels, service startup, login methods, and shell initialization.
Microkernel OS Explained: Are RTOS Microkernels?
Understand microkernel OS traits, core functions, benefits and drawbacks, and whether embedded RTOSs are microkernel-based.
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.
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.
Techniques for Developing High-Reliability Embedded Systems
Learn techniques for developing high-reliability embedded systems with robust hardware, software, and error detection methods.