Tools – Partitioning Flash Space with the Linker
The linker is probably the least talked about tool available to embedded software developers. For many, the linker is ignored…
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Ternary Operator versus the if/else statement …
When I’m teaching “C Programming for Embedded Systems”, I’m often asked whether the ternary operator should be used or an…
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Open Source versus Commercial Compilers
Using open source and free software seems to be engrained in the DNA of software developers. Given a choice to…
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7 Tips for using an RTOS
Real-time operating systems (RTOSes) have become a critical component in many embedded systems. Transitioning from bare-metal scheduling to an RTOS…
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Tools – Optimizing Firmware using DRT
Embedded software development is usually performed under severe resource constraints not only from a business stand-point but from the microcontroller…
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It’s the end of C as we know it!
The C programming language has been with embedded software developers since its creation in 1972. Ever since then C has…
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Embedded Basics – 7 Silent Project Killers
There are few things more discouraging to an engineer than pouring their heart, sweat and tears into a project only…
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Tips and Tricks – 7 Tips for Designing a Robust Bootloader
Embedded software is never finished. The software always requires some tweak, adjustment, a feature addition or bug fix. It is…
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Tools – 10 Must Have Development Tools
As an independent consultant, the advantage to having the right set of tools available for the job is only too…
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CEC – Debugging Real-time Embedded Software – Hands-on
Course Overview: The greatest challenge facing embedded system developers is debugging software. Embedded systems have become very complex systems running…
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Embedded Basics – Becoming a firmware expert
Becoming an expert at anything is an elusive endeavor, especially when that something involves embedded software. The rate at which…
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Tips and Tricks – Debugging Embedded Software
Debugging is one task every developer wants to avoid but it is unfortunately a necessary evil of software development. When…