DMIPS vs MIPS: Understanding the Dhrystone Difference and Why It Matters for MCU Selection
Aug 27, 2026 · 8 min read
Deep-dive into DMIPS vs MIPS: what Dhrystone measures, why MIPS alone is misleading, how to interpret DMIPS specifications in MCU datasheets, and what these metrics actually tell you about real-world performance.
How to Choose the Right Microcontroller for Your Project
Aug 24, 2026 · 10 min read
A practical engineer's guide to selecting the right microcontroller for embedded projects. Learn what factors matter most: performance, peripherals, power consumption, tooling, availability, cost, and long-term support.
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.