Year: 2025

Exploring Global Automotive Technologies: Patent Edition (Part 1)

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Exploring Global Automotive Technologies: Patent Edition (Part 1)

FisheyeMultiNet Real-time Multi-task Deep Learning Network for Surround View Autonomous Parking System Background: With advancements in deep learning and computer vision algorithms, autonomous driving has gained significant attention, and automatic parking is one of the application scenarios of autonomous driving. It is a low-speed, unorganized, and complex behavior that requires 360-degree near-field sensing of the … Read more

Performance Comparison of ARM Cortex-M Processors

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Performance Comparison of ARM Cortex-M Processors

1. Performance Metrics of Processors There are many performance metrics used to evaluate CPUs, and the values obtained from different testing standards may vary based on the focus of the performance being tested. Below are two classic testing standards widely used in the embedded industry. 1.1 Dhrystone Standard Dhrystone is a benchmark testing program proposed … Read more

Understanding Microkernel Operating Systems and RTOS

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Follow+Star Public Account Number, don’t miss wonderful content Source | Blog Garden The structure of the microkernel operating system developed in the late 1980s. Because it can effectively support multiprocessor operation, it is very suitable for distributed system environments. Most of the currently popular operating systems that support multiprocessor operation have adopted the microkernel structure, … Read more

Differences Between MCU and SoC

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Differences Between MCU and SoC

A reader asked an interesting question: the difference between virtual MCU and virtual SoC. Essentially, this is the difference between MCU and SoC.We have introduced MCU in several of our past contents, please refer to our previous articles.Next, let’s briefly discuss the differences between MCU and SoC. System on Chip (SoC) is a relatively new … Read more

Innovative Circuit Design: Create an Arduino Uno Without PCB Skills

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Innovative Circuit Design: Create an Arduino Uno Without PCB Skills

Do you want to play with circuits but don’t know how to design a PCB? You can! Before PCBs existed, components were connected directly (as imagined by Teacher Su). In fact, even when we have PCB design issues that require rework, we often use various jumper wires to make our circuits work. So, even if … Read more

MIPI A-PHY: The Cornerstone of Automotive Systems and IoT

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MIPI A-PHY: The Cornerstone of Automotive Systems and IoT

MIPI Alliance recently announced that it has completed the long-term development of the MIPI A-PHY v1.0 physical layer communication protocol. This is a serialiser-deserialiser (SerDes) physical layer specification primarily used for automotive applications. The specification is currently under member review and is expected to be officially adopted within the next 90 days. In fact, prior … Read more

Exploring Technical Solutions for Vehicle-Cloud Integration Using Rust on Android

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Exploring Technical Solutions for Vehicle-Cloud Integration Using Rust on Android

Greptime’s vehicle-cloud integration solution has disrupted the traditional collaborative model, adopting a more cost-effective and efficient approach to meet current market demands. GreptimeDB Edge, as the core component, is tailored specifically for the in-vehicle environment.This article aims to thoroughly discuss the experiences and lessons learned during the development process using the Rust language on the … Read more

Is the Minisforum NPB7 Mini PC with 13th Gen Core i7-13700H Worth It Starting at 3599 Yuan?

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Is the Minisforum NPB7 Mini PC with 13th Gen Core i7-13700H Worth It Starting at 3599 Yuan?

Recently, Minisforum launched the mini PC NPB7 equipped with the 12th Gen Core i5-12450H and i7-12650H processors, featuring an ultra-simple DIY design, dual network ports, and an incredible starting price of 2199 Yuan (for the barebones version). However, their CPUs have simplified E-cores and integrated graphics, resulting in overall performance that is relatively average. If … Read more

Advantages of Discrete ARM+FPGA Compared to ZYNQ SoC

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Advantages of Discrete ARM+FPGA Compared to ZYNQ SoC

Table of Contents 1. What are the advantages of ARM+FPGA architecture? 2. What are the benefits of discrete ARM+FPGA? 2.1 More interface resources 2.2 Better HMI experience 2.3 Higher ARM main frequency 2.4 Lower development difficulty 3. Free evaluation board trial 4. Product documentation download 1. What are the advantages of ARM+FPGA architecture? Compared to … Read more

Should You Look Down on Arduino When Using STM32?

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Should You Look Down on Arduino When Using STM32?

Which is more powerful, Arduino or STM32? Many electronics enthusiasts face a dilemma when choosing between Arduino and STM32, unsure of which to use. Arduino has always been popular, but STM32 has more interfaces, stronger performance, and is faster. Features of Arduino and STM32 Arduino: Arduino tends to focus on creativity, simplifying specific hardware operations. … Read more