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.
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.
S19 File Format (Motorola S-Record): Complete Practical Guide for Embedded Firmware and Bootloaders
Jun 13, 2026 · 11 min read
A practical engineering guide to the S19 (Motorola S-record) file format: structure, checksum, record types, toolchain generation, STM32 workflows, UDS flashing context, and bootloader troubleshooting.
Command Injection in C/C++: Why system() with User Input is Dangerous (with Practical Examples)
May 20, 2026 · 3 min read
A practical, beginner-friendly guide to understanding and preventing command injection vulnerabilities in C/C++ applications, with real-world examples and secure coding advice.
RTOS vs Bare Metal vs Embedded Linux: A Real-World Guide for People Who Actually Need to Decide
May 18, 2026 · 5 min read
A practical and human guide to choosing between bare metal, RTOS, and embedded Linux, with real examples, trade-offs, and hybrid architecture ideas.
Embedded World 2026: Conference Report and Hardware Ecosystem Observations
May 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Observations and notes from Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg: major hardware vendors and embedded systems trends.