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What Are the Differences Between Data Center Virtualization and Desktop Virtualization?

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What Are the Differences Between Data Center Virtualization and Desktop Virtualization?

Source: Network Technology Alliance Virtualization did not appear overnight; its development has gone through multiple stages. The earliest forms of virtualization can be traced back to the 1960s, primarily aimed at addressing the low utilization of hardware resources. With the continuous advancement of computer technology, virtualization has gradually evolved into a comprehensive and complex technology, … Read more

Detailed Explanation of ARMv8/ARMv9 Interrupts: Software Aspects – An Introduction to Linux Kernel Interrupts

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Detailed Explanation of ARMv8/ARMv9 Interrupts: Software Aspects - An Introduction to Linux Kernel Interrupts

Table of Contents 1 Definition of the Linux Kernel ARM64 Interrupt Vector Table 2 Setting the Base Address of the Interrupt Vector Table in Linux Kernel ARM64 3 Introduction to the kernel_ventry Macro 4 Unimplemented Exception Vectors: elx_yyy_invalid 5 Introduction to el1_irq – Jumping to the Registered Handler Function 6 handle_domain_irq 7 Introduction to Interrupt … Read more

The Era of Flagship Smartphones with “All Big Cores” Chips Begins with Dimensity 9300

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The Era of Flagship Smartphones with "All Big Cores" Chips Begins with Dimensity 9300

Why does “All Big Cores” represent a new direction for flagship chip performance? Author: Su YiEditor: Zi QiIn 2023, the smartphone industry is entering a critical period.On one hand, the smartphone market continues to bottom out, but the trend has significantly slowed. After the Chinese smartphone market recorded its “lowest sales in a decade” in … Read more

Jihai Semiconductor: The World’s First Real-Time Control MCU Based on Cortex-M52 – G32R501

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Jihai Semiconductor: The World's First Real-Time Control MCU Based on Cortex-M52 - G32R501

Joint Release: On April 19, 2025, IAR, a global leader in embedded development tools, and Jihai Semiconductor, a well-known MCU supplier in China, jointly announced that the latest version of IAR Embedded Workbench for Arm fully supports the Jihai G32R501 series real-time control MCU. Advantages of Cortex-M52 Processor: The Cortex-M52 is a next-generation processor independently … Read more

Performance Evaluation of DSP Library: Trigonometric Function Performance in MDK5 AC5, AC6, IAR, and Embedded Studio

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Performance Evaluation of DSP Library: Trigonometric Function Performance in MDK5 AC5, AC6, IAR, and Embedded Studio

Description: Previously, I posted a test thread, and today I am continuing this series:[Test Thread] Comparing the Performance of IAR, MDK’s AC5 and AC6, and Embedded Studio’s CLANG and GCC Compiled HAL Libraries Test Conditions: 1. IAR 8.30 with maximum speed optimization level. 2. MDK 5.27 official version using AC5 with maximum optimization level 3, … Read more

An Operating System Abandons Support for RISC-V

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An Operating System Abandons Support for RISC-V

关注、星标公众号，直达精彩内容 Source: Content compiled from theregister, thank you. The creators of the unique Chimera Linux distribution are abandoning support for RISC-V due to the insufficient speed of the suite built on the open instruction set architecture, which hinders the development process. Chimera Linux (not to be confused with the gaming-focused ChimeraOS) is a very unusual … Read more

Choosing Between Lead and Lead-Free PCBA Processes: Why Lead-Free Dominates and What Supports Lead-Based?

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Choosing Between Lead and Lead-Free PCBA Processes: Why Lead-Free Dominates and What Supports Lead-Based?

Why Use Lead-Free PCBA Lead-free processes use environmentally friendly solder, aligning with modern green trends. Lead is a toxic heavy metal, and prolonged exposure to lead-containing materials can pose potential health risks to operators, while the disposal of lead waste can also pollute the environment. Additionally, lead-free solder has a higher melting point, typically between … Read more

Essential Guidelines for SMT-PCBA Manufacturability Process Design (DFM) – 2021 Edition

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Essential Guidelines for SMT-PCBA Manufacturability Process Design (DFM) - 2021 Edition

SMT Top Networking Circle A professional circle for sharing networking resources and achieving career advancement. New Platform 2020 1. Purpose The total cost of a product is determined by 60% from the initial design; 75% of manufacturing costs depend on design specifications and guidelines; and 70-80% of production defects are caused by design issues. Therefore, … Read more

Meeting Diverse Demands for Smart Locks: Tuya’s Commercial Lock PCBA Solution Leads Industry Innovation

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Meeting Diverse Demands for Smart Locks: Tuya's Commercial Lock PCBA Solution Leads Industry Innovation

With the increasing popularity of smart locks, the smart lock industry is experiencing significant market opportunities. The “2023-2028 China Smart Lock Industry Market Development Monitoring and Investment Outlook Report” indicates that the market size of China’s smart lock industry is showing a year-on-year upward trend, with an expected market size of 29.9 billion yuan by … Read more

Hubei’s Largest PCBA Circuit Board Super Smart SMT Electronics Factory Saves 6,000 Workers Instantly! Amazing!!

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Hubei's Largest PCBA Circuit Board Super Smart SMT Electronics Factory Saves 6,000 Workers Instantly! Amazing!!

Real-time Temperature Monitoring Intelligent System – PIS As the world's largest electronic manufacturing base, looking back over the 40 years of reform and opening up, we can clearly distinguish the evolution of the domestic electronic manufacturing industry from nothing to something, from small to large, from ordinary to specialized, transitioning from labor-intensive to technology-intensive, and … Read more