This article mainly introduces the basic knowledge of embedded systems, covering various aspects of embedded software and hardware, hoping to be helpful to everyone. Basics of Embedded Systems 1. Definition of Embedded Systems (1) Definition: A dedicated computer system centered on applications, based on computer technology, with customizable hardware and software, designed to meet strict … Read more
2016 Microcomputer and Applications Issue 3 Author: Yuan Qianqian Abstract: This article provides a detailed study of the computer boot process and system loading, combining the collaborative calling mechanism between hardware and software. It offers a relatively comprehensive discussion of the entire process from pressing the power button to loading the operating system, ultimately displaying … Read more
Source: Semiconductor Industry Observation The CPU, often referred to as the brain of the computer, consists of several parts, including those that receive information, store information, process information, and assist in outputting information. These parts work together to process information. In today’s article, we will introduce the key elements that make up the CPU and … Read more
Recently, North China Industrial Control released the EMB-3582 embedded motherboard equipped with Rockchip’s next-generation flagship AIoT chip RK3588. The product has significantly improved performance in NPU, RAM, ROM, video encoding and decoding, network communication, and I/O capabilities, featuring high computing power, strong multimedia capabilities, and rich I/O interfaces, making it suitable for various scenarios such … Read more
Source: ittbank Embedded products, like ordinary electronic products, must follow some basic processes during development, which is a journey from requirement analysis to overall design, detailed design, and finally to product completion. However, compared to ordinary electronic products, the development process of embedded products has its uniqueness. It involves both embedded software and embedded hardware, … Read more
Source: “Development of China’s Information Technology Industry in the New Era” Organized and published by the Internet of Things Think Tank Introduction “Those who do not plan for the overall situation are not fit to plan for a single domain; those who do not plan for the future are not fit to plan for the … Read more
China boasts the world’s leading supercomputer, the Sunway TaihuLight, which is excitingly powered by domestically produced CPUs. However, the general public has very few opportunities to use computers equipped with domestic CPUs and operating systems. Recently, Zhaoxin claimed that its self-developed CPUs can now compete with international manufacturers in terms of performance. It seems that … Read more
In 2017, China’s chip industry imported a staggering $260.14 billion, accounting for about 68.8% of the world’s total. Many people associate chips solely with the CPU (Central Processing Unit) of computers and smartphones, but chips come in various forms. △ The chip core after removing the cover Chips are everywhere Your router at home requires … Read more
A ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) – A piece of custom-designed hardware in a chip. address bus – A set of electrical lines connected to the processor and all of the peripherals with which it communicates. The address bus is used by the processor to select a specific memory location or register within a particular peripheral. … Read more
Source: Hardware-Software Integration Author: Chaobowx 1 What Are Large Chips? 1.1 Classification Based on Operating System Standards Thus, we can have a straightforward standard for large chips: They need to support operating systems and virtualization (virtualization includes different levels such as virtual machines, containers, functions, etc.); They need to support virtualization resource partitioning; They need … Read more