What is a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), and what does “real-time” mean anyway? What are the various kinds of state machines, and how to code them efficiently in C? What is object-oriented ...

Computer-maker Thales has announced the PENTXM line of VMEbus single-board computers (SBCs), which utilize 1.6GHz-and-faster Pentium M processors and offer a low-power-consumption design. The PENTXM ...

Structures (or “structs” in C) allow you to group several related variables and treat them as one unit. They are a mechanism for extending the type system of the C language by introducing user-defined ...

Targeting embedded-system applications, such as industrial automation, multimedia kiosks, gaming, and medical devices, Ampro Computers recently announced the ReadyBoard 830 single-board computer, ...

It is not always easy to tell a book by its cover, and Computers as Components: Principles of Embedded Computer Design by Wayne Wolf fits into this category. The title alludes to a component-based ...

Structure and timing of typical microprocessors. Sample microprocessor families. Memories, UARTS, timer/counters, serial devices, and related devices. MUX and related control structures for building ...

Computer engineering encompasses a wide range of topics surrounding this interaction between hardware and software. Computer engineers of the future will be versatile full-stack developers, ...

As an infrastructure engineer at Meta, the technology company formerly known as Facebook, Abhishikta Pandit’s team is building augmented and virtual reality (ARVR) platforms that could open new ...

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision technology have enabled a paradigm shift toward smart robotic and autonomous systems capable of performing complex tasks. Autonomous ...

Axiomtek has launched tBOX810-838-FL, its new fanless embedded box PC certified with eMark, ISO7637, EN50155, EN50121 and IEC60945 for a variety of transportation applications. The advanced embedded ...

IBASE Technology Inc. (TPEx: 8050), a leading provider of rugged embedded computing solutions, introduces the MPT-7100R, its ...