Figure 1: A simple block diagram of a system with several inputs and outputs. (Source: Beningo Embedded Group ) The first step in designing an embedded software architecture would dictate that we ...

Let’s begin by exploring how SoCs have changed the way embedded systems are designed by taking an example and comparing it with traditional design approaches. Consider a basic gas sensing application ...

Dilemma of Embedded Application Development: Application software in an embedded system is directly and indirectly dependent on many other low-level software components. Figure 1 shows a block diagram ...

System design considerations for architecting embedded HMP systems There are several types of HMP systems. In a generic sense, HMP system refers to a complex system that combines several different ...

In Part 1, the author defined the unique characteristics of an embedded OS and describes how an embedded OS works with processes. In this installment, the author reviews the different types of process ...

An introduction to User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), and usability concepts and definitions as they relate to embedded systems and interface development in particular and in general. Includes ...