In the fierce competition of the global chip market, X86 and ARM architectures have always dominated. However, in recent years, a Chinese independent CPU manufacturer, Loongson, has been challenging these two traditional giants with its unique strategy and firm determination. Loongson’s goal is not only to occupy a place in the domestic market but also … Read more
How to keep your app running continuously? By default, if no cross-process deployment configuration is made, each Android app runs in a separate virtual machine, with each virtual machine corresponding to a process. When the app is reclaimed by the system or actively killed by the user (through app management software), the process exits completely. … Read more
In most cases, application code can be written in C or other high-level languages. However, having a basic understanding of the instruction set supported by Cortex-M processors helps developers choose the right Cortex-M processor for specific applications. The instruction set (ISA) is part of the processor architecture, and Cortex-M processors can be divided into several … Read more
Sitting on the high-speed train from Shanghai to Beijing, the long journey really makes one feel bored (I couldn’t get a direct train, so I can only go slowly, stopping at every station. It’s ridiculous that in the high-speed train era, it still is like this. It reminds me of the time in college when … Read more
To not miss my updates, remember to check the public account in the upper right corner and set it as a star, take down the stars and give them to me. Last month, we shared our treasured boards for everyone to learn and use. The first batch of users who received the boards shared their … Read more
1. Concept SMARC (Smart Mobility ARChitecture) is a generic definition for small computer modules based on ARM and X86 technology, designed for low-power embedded architecture platforms aimed at meeting the needs of low power, low cost, and high performance applications. These modules typically use ARM SOCs similar to those found in tablets and smartphones, or … Read more
Congratulations! The new board has finally arrived, without further ado, let’s get started. The main function of the ESP32 is WIFI. With WIFI, it can directly connect to the home WIFI router and access the internet. At this point, it acts like a small computer or smartphone, making it very convenient to connect to the … Read more
Must-Read Books for Beginners in Embedded Arm Linux Recently, a student who just started learning Arm Linux asked me for advice on good books for beginners. Embedded Linux is a vast system that involves hardware and computer science, bridging electronics and computing. Many students from electronics-related majors are unfamiliar with computer principles and operating systems, … Read more
Most applications using Cortex-M3/M4 MCUs are portable and powered by batteries or energy harvesting systems. Therefore, most of the concepts discussed in this article involve how to reduce overall system energy consumption. However, in many cases, these energy-saving technologies are also powerful tools for processor application design, providing more cost-effective solutions, greater design redundancy for … Read more
Author | Robert van der Zwan (Netherlands) Translator | He Mu COVID-19 and MCU: Uncertain Prospects How significant is the impact of COVID-19 on the MCU market? Some research firms have fully considered the effects of the pandemic in their forecasts. Considering the state of embedded systems using microcontrollers (MCUs), they believe the MCU market … Read more