Why Code Coverage Numbers Are Lying to You
(DesignNews.com)
Hitting 80% code coverage doesn’t mean you have 80% of your bugs caught. In this article, I break down why coverage metrics can give you a false sense of security, what they actually measure, and what to focus on instead for genuinely reliable firmware.
Claude Code Skills for Embedded Developers
(Beningo.com)
Most developers use Claude Code as a fancy terminal. It’s much more than that. This article walks through how to create reusable Claude Code skills – customizable AI commands you can run against your firmware codebase repeatedly. A practical guide to going beyond one-off prompts and building AI into your actual development workflow.
Zephyr RTOS 4.4 – Release Notes and Migration Guide
(docs.zephyrproject.org)
Zephyr 4.4 is targeted for release this month. The release notes are already available along with the migration guide – worth reviewing now if you are planning to upgrade. As Zephyr marks its 10th anniversary this year, the pace of development shows no signs of slowing.
Texas Instruments to Acquire Silicon Labs
(investor.ti.com)
Texas Instruments has announced plans to acquire Silicon Labs in a major embedded industry consolidation move. SiLabs has been a key player in wireless IoT connectivity, microcontrollers, and their growing Zephyr-based embedded stack. This deal signals TI’s intent to expand its presence in connected embedded systems.
ST Acquires NXP’s MEMS Sensors Business
(st.com)
STMicroelectronics has completed its acquisition of NXP Semiconductors’ MEMS sensors business, a deal first announced in July 2025. The acquisition expands ST’s sensor portfolio across automotive safety and industrial applications, with the business expected to contribute in the mid-$40M range to ST’s Q1 2026 revenues. More consolidation in the semiconductor space – and more MEMS sensors headed to your next design.
