Receiver Blocking in RF Testing: Practical Guide for Embedded Wi-Fi and BLE Engineers
Jul 15, 2026 · 6 min read
Learn receiver blocking in practical RF terms: why it matters, how tests are run, how PER is used, and how it differs from sensitivity and adjacent channel rejection.
Storage Technologies in Embedded Systems: NAND, NOR, QSPI, eMMC, SD Card, ROM, RAM, and More
Jul 14, 2026 · 6 min read
A practical engineer-focused guide to embedded storage technologies including NAND, NOR, QSPI flash, eMMC, SD card, ROM, RAM, EEPROM, and FRAM, with pros and cons, common use cases, and selection advice for real products.
Display Technologies Explained: LCD, TFT LCD, OLED, Interfaces, and Choosing the Right Display for Embedded Systems
Jul 10, 2026 · 34 min read
A practical deep dive for embedded engineers on LCD, TFT LCD, OLED, panel types, display interfaces (RGB, LVDS, MIPI DSI, HDMI, eDP, SPI), Embedded Linux display pipelines, STM32 and MCU constraints, and real-world display selection trade-offs.
8 Hours, 2 Countries, 1 Fjord View: Our Sweden to Ulvik Road Trip
Jul 6, 2026 · 9 min read
A personal road trip story from Sweden to Ulvik in the Hardangerfjord region: around eight hours each way, scenic roads, short daily adventures, and a slower travel rhythm shaped by a beautiful fjord view.
CPU Performance Metrics in Embedded Systems: MIPS, DMIPS, CoreMark, MHz, FLOPS, and What Actually Matters
Jun 27, 2026 · 18 min read
A practical engineer-friendly guide to CPU and MCU performance metrics in embedded systems. Learn what MHz, MIPS, DMIPS, CoreMark, CoreMark/MHz, and FLOPS really mean, when they help, when they mislead, and how to select the right processor for real workloads.
Understanding Light in Technology: From Infrared to Ultraviolet and Beyond
Jun 27, 2026 · 13 min read
A practical beginner-friendly engineering guide to the electromagnetic spectrum and how infrared, visible, ultraviolet, lasers, and optical sensors are used in embedded systems, machine vision, industrial automation, and modern products.
Battery Technologies Explained: Types, Charging Methods, BMS Design, and Real-World Applications
Jun 24, 2026 · 16 min read
A practical engineering guide to battery technologies, charging methods, and battery management systems (BMS), with comparison tables and real-world embedded applications.
Electric Motors in Embedded Systems: DC, Servo, Stepper, BLDC and Beyond
Jun 22, 2026 · 20 min read
A comprehensive technical guide to electric motors used in embedded systems: DC, BLDC, stepper, servo, and more. Learn how each motor works, when to use them, required drivers, control methods, and practical applications for robotics, automotive, and industrial embedded systems.
Communication Protocols and Interfaces Explained: SPI, I2C, UART, USART, CAN, Ethernet, USB, RS-232, RS-485 and More
Jun 21, 2026 · 23 min read
A practical engineer-friendly guide to communication protocols and interfaces in modern embedded systems, including UART, USART, SPI, I2C, CAN, CAN FD, RS-232, RS-485, USB, Ethernet, LIN, Modbus, and MQTT.
How to Win Friends and Influence People: Lessons From a Timeless Classic
Jun 14, 2026 · 8 min read
Why Dale Carnegie's 1936 masterpiece remains essential reading today: timeless lessons on human psychology, communication, and building meaningful relationships.