Embedded Bytes #161: Embedded Simulation, Rust and more

Issue #161

Dear *|FNAME|*,

Over the last few weeks, I’ve thought long and hard about some cutting-edge areas that might help you to accelerate your embedded software development. In this issue, I have several blogs around modern techniques that I think will stimulate your thinking:

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Happy coding,

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Industry News and Cool Stuff

5 Techniques to Simulate Embedded Software (Design News)

Simulating your embedded system might sound scary, costly, or even unreasonable. However, if you try some basic techniques, you might be surprised at how much value some simple simulation can provide.

Embedded Rust: Adding Support for your Target Microcontroller (Embedded.com)

In today’s post, we will look closer at the Cortex-M QuickStart template and how you can add support for your own Cortex-M microcontroller.

Is Agile a Silver Bullet to Software Development Success? (Embedded.com)

As Agile emerged, the landscape of software creation was forever changed, offering a way not just to survive but thrive in the modern world’s demands . . . or so we are told.

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Explore these topics and more with me on LinkedIn:

Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) 2024 Performance Report

RTOS Benchmark: Preemptive Scheduling

Save Power with Tickless Operation

Embedded Frontier Podcast

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

YouTube channel here!

Summary

In this episode, Jacob Beningo is joined by Shawn Prestridge from IAR Systems to tackle the pressing challenges developers face today. From real-world insights into AI’s role in embedded devices to the overlooked pitfalls of security in connected systems, Shawn shares practical lessons learned from his decades in the field. Whether you’re interested in how AI can transform your development process, or you’re navigating the complexities of modern code quality and security, this conversation offers actionable strategies that every embedded developer needs. Don’t miss this chance to learn from the cutting edge of embedded systems development.

October Webinar

Title: Writing Microcontroller Drivers in Rust

When: October 21-25 Live at 2pm EDT Daily

In collaboration with the Design News Continuing Education Center I’m hosting a free course on Writing Microcontroller Drivers in Rust.

Day 1: Introduction to Rust

Day 2: The Peripheral Access Crate

Day 3: DAC Deep Dive

Day 4: Writing a Rust Application

Day 5: Writing “Hello World!”

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