Embedded Bytes #157: Embedded Bytes — August 2024

Dear *|FNAME|*,

Welcome to the Embedded Bytes newsletter issue #157.

In this edition are three articles published in the past few weeks that I think you will like:

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Industry News and Cool Stuff

7 Lessons Every Developer Should Learn from CrowdStrike’s Doomsday Update (Embedded.com)

If you want to avoid making headlines, ensure a quality experience with your users, and avoid reputational and financial damage, here are several lessons you can learn from CrowdStrike’s Doomsday update.

3 Tips to Lowering Your Embedded Systems Power Consumption (DesignNews.com)

A device that poorly manages power can cost customers extra money, result in overdesign for heat dissipation, and even stress the power grid.

How to Select the Right amount of Flash Memory (DesignNews.com)

There really is no one-size-fits-all methodology or guidance that can be applied. However, the best practices discussed in this post can help give you some ideas and get you closer to selecting the right size flash memory for your embedded system.

Embedded Frontier Podcast

Available via your favorite podcast app or watch it with subtitles on our

YouTube channel here!

Summary

In this conversation, Jacob and Daniel Situnayake discuss the future of AI and machine learning in embedded software development. They explore the challenges and opportunities of implementing AI and machine learning at the edge, and how tools like TensorFlow Lite for Microcontrollers and Edge Impulse are making it easier for developers to deploy models on resource-constrained devices. They also discuss the importance of balancing model accuracy with resource constraints and the potential for AI-generated models in the future. Overall, the conversation highlights the growing interest and potential of AI and machine learning in the embedded space.

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