Why is a Microcontroller System Called an Embedded System?

Why is a Microcontroller System Called an Embedded System?

Whether studying microcontrollers in school or in job postings, the development of microcontrollers is referred to as embedded, such as embedded systems, embedded software, and hardware engineers, etc. But why is it called embedded? This has always been a point of confusion, so today we will explore this peculiar term “embedded”.1. What is embedded?The official … Read more

The Rise of Embedded AI: Zhiwei Industrial Launches Two Embedded AI Vision Controllers

The Rise of Embedded AI: Zhiwei Industrial Launches Two Embedded AI Vision Controllers

In recent years, machine vision technology has rapidly developed and is widely used in various fields such as industrial automation, smart manufacturing, security monitoring, and smart retail. Traditional machine vision solutions are mostly based on X86 architecture paired with a dedicated GPU for image acquisition and AI inference processing, this “heterogeneous computing” model, while powerful, … Read more

Detailed Explanation of Iterative Upgrades in Automotive Electronics Projects

Detailed Explanation of Iterative Upgrades in Automotive Electronics Projects

High-quality computer knowledge books, PDF materials, and personal notes mainly focus on embedded systems, microcontrollers, and Linux: https://github.com/imKeYan/EmbedBooks?tab=readme-ov-fileAccess method: See the end of the article! (Note: Content is continuously updated!)1. Battery Management System (BMS) (New Energy Vehicles, Energy Storage Systems):Project Overview: An intelligent battery management system needs to have real-time monitoring, charge and discharge management, … Read more

ESP32 Development Board Selection and Hardware Design: Comparison of Mainstream Development Board Hardware

ESP32 Development Board Selection and Hardware Design: Comparison of Mainstream Development Board Hardware

The following is a hardware comparison and selection guide for mainstream ESP32 development boards, covering core parameters, expansion capabilities, power consumption design, and applicable scenarios to help you accurately match project requirements: 1. Comparison of Core Parameters of Mainstream ESP32 Development Boards Development Board Model Core Chip Flash/PSRAM Wireless Features Key Interfaces Power Consumption Features … Read more

500W Pixels! Using Orange Pi to Create a Visual Module! Future Debugging and Maintenance Will Rely on This!

500W Pixels! Using Orange Pi to Create a Visual Module! Future Debugging and Maintenance Will Rely on This!

Project Name: Open Source Vision – OpenVisualSense-Lite Project Author: qzc13457 Introduction An open-source “camera”! Can be used for – maintenance/soldering/debugging assistance… Also can be used for learning embedded development board expansion! 01Project Functions“1 Image Acquisition, which is the ordinary camera mode 2 Thermal Imaging 3 Fusion Imaging Mode 4 Remote Mode (specifically designed for hardware … Read more

Introduction to ESP32

Introduction to ESP32

Introduction: From “Lighting Tool” to “IoT Dominator” “In 2016, a Chinese chip emerged, priced at only 1/3 of Arduino, yet 5 times more powerful – it is called ESP32, and today, 1 in every 3 IoT devices globally uses it.” Today, we will discuss how this “budget-friendly” chip has revolutionized hardware development, even causing concern … Read more

G5301 Edge Computing Gateway OpenWrt – Internal Network Penetration

G5301 Edge Computing Gateway OpenWrt - Internal Network Penetration

The G5301 supports the latest OpenWrt 24.09, with the following information summary: Default Information — Important LAN1 is set as the WAN port by default, dynamically obtaining an IP from the upstream router. For security reasons, the WAN port cannot be accessed via Luci WEB or SSH by default. LAN2 is set as the LAN … Read more

What is One of the Keys for Western Digital to Launch RISC-V Processors Faster?

What is One of the Keys for Western Digital to Launch RISC-V Processors Faster?

â–² Click the above Leifeng Network to follow For RISC-V to succeed like x86 and Arm, building the ecosystem is crucial. Written by | Bao Yonggang Launched in 2010, the RISC-V instruction set saw its first user manual officially released in 2014. From facing skepticism to gaining widespread optimism, many globally renowned companies such as … Read more

Why Do Microcontrollers Have Multiple VDD Pins?

Why Do Microcontrollers Have Multiple VDD Pins?

We all know that typical IC components usually have two power pins, one is Vcc or Vdd, and the other is Gnd or Vss. However, modern MCUs often have multiple power pins. What is the reason for this?Taking a 100-pin MCU as an example, as shown in the figure below, we can see that it … Read more

Breakthrough in Domestic FPGA Technology: China No Longer Dependent on Foreign Sources

Breakthrough in Domestic FPGA Technology: China No Longer Dependent on Foreign Sources

Recently, at a military-civilian integration exhibition, a subsidiary of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation showcased a fully forward-designed 35 million gate FPGA. Subsequently, a subsidiary of China Electronics announced the successful development of a 70 million gate FPGA. The technological breakthroughs achieved by China Electronics and China Electronics Technology Group in the FPGA field are … Read more