Devtool is undoubtedly one of the best tools in embedded Linux and Yocto. It allows developers to easily change or patch the source code of any recipe easily. Suppose you have a calculator recipe in Yocto and want to change its code or functionality. You can easily do it via [...]
FreeRTOS is an open-source, real time operating system for microcontrollers/Embedded devices which allows devices to execute multiple processes at the same time. Let’s quickly discuss difference between OS (Operating System) and RTOS (Real-time Operating System) before digging deep into the topic for better understanding. Operating System: Operating System is a [...]
Almost every electrical and embedded system engineer has used Arduino once in a lifetime. It is one of the most affordable and easy-to-learn microcontrollers to learn embedded systems. However, there is a little confusion about the programming language to program Arduino boards. Therefore, every engineer asks, “Which Programming Language does [...]
If you want to rollout updates to your embedded devices remotely, Eclipse Hawkbit is undoubtedly one of the best options to start. It is one of the best open-source frameworks to send updates to microcontrollers, connected to IP based network protocols. However, many people remain stuck in using Hawkbit [...]
Industrial automation has greatly revolutionized modern industry. The collaboration of robots, computers, and IT for controlling different industrial processes has improved productivity and reduced cost. Therefore, many industrialists are investing money in industrial automation in 2024 to manage their businesses. A survey by Fortune says that total spending on industrial [...]
IoT has greatly revolutionized every industry in 2024. It has introduced many efficient ways to manage manufacturing units in a very cost-effective manner. Therefore, the impact of industrial IoT in manufacturing is increasing every day. The global market size of IoT in industries was USD 50 billion in 2021, projected [...]
Have you ever figured out that the world you live in today is filled with devices communicating over the internet every second? You get up in the morning, and a device tells you about your tasks and meetings. You schedule the appointments and give instructions to the coffee machine from [...]
If you are new to embedded systems, you often remain confused between microcontrollers and microprocessors. It is one of the most asked questions in interviews too. Both terms are very intermingled and often used interchangeably. However, microcontrollers and microprocessors have many differences. This article will explain microcontrollers vs. microprocessors in [...]