Building an Embedded Linux Development Environment for NXP i.MX6ULL: Practical Experience for Professional Developers

Building an Embedded Linux Development Environment for NXP i.MX6ULL: Practical Experience for Professional Developers Introduction The NXP i.MX6ULL is favored in industrial control and IoT fields due to its excellent performance-to-power ratio and rich peripheral resources. Establishing a complete development environment is a crucial foundation for embedded Linux development. This article will detail how to … Read more

Foreign Media: Taiwanese Companies Hold the ‘Lifeline’ of the Global Semiconductor Industry Chain

According to a report by Deutsche Welle on January 26, based on recent data from market research firm TrendForce, 64% of the global chip foundry market share in 2021 will be held by Taiwan, with the majority occupied by TSMC. In other words, TSMC alone accounts for more than half of the global chip foundry … Read more

Is the Chinese Semiconductor Industry Ready for Takeoff While Chip Giants ‘Lie Flat’?

Cool Play Lab Work Originally published on WeChat account Cool Play Lab WeChat ID: coollabs Look, Qualcomm is stirring things up again! On June 28, 2021, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, known for its “warm hands and cold heart,” officially announced its enhanced version — Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus. Compared to the non-Plus Snapdragon 888, the … Read more

Will the ‘Spring’ of Semiconductors Arrive as Expected?

Currently, there is a continuous stream of information regarding the semiconductor industry reaching a fundamental turning point in Q2 2023. Typically, a semiconductor cycle lasts 3-5 years, with the market often anticipating changes 1-2 quarters ahead of the fundamentals. As we look towards mid-next year, the industry turning point is something everyone is eagerly anticipating. … Read more

China Accelerates Domestic Semiconductor Industry Development to Counteract the Impact of the U.S. CHIPS Act

In the short term, the Chinese semiconductor industry can respond in two ways, while in the long term, it needs to build strength to catch up with advanced process technologies.By | Caijing reporters Chen Yifan and Gu LingyuEditor | Xie LirongOn August 9 local time, U.S. President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act, marking … Read more

Embedded Development in C: Function Pointers and the typedef Keyword

1. The typedef Keyword In C language, the typedef keyword is used to define a new name (alias) for an existing data type. It does not create a new data type but provides a more readable and concise identifier for existing types, thereby improving code readability and maintainability. The basic syntax of typedef is very … Read more

Using Message Queues in Embedded Development with MCU

In this era of information explosion, learning has never been more important. Last time, we explored task management in FreeRTOS, and today, we will delve into the mysteries of message queues in FreeRTOS, adding valuable knowledge to your repository.Have you ever been confused about message queues in FreeRTOS but struggled to find answers? Don’t worry, … Read more

Troubleshooting Examples for Electric Roller Shutter Controller (YNT-09)

Example 1: It was functioning normally the day before, but suddenly both manual and remote controls stopped working the next day. Analysis and Repair: Based on the fault phenomenon analysis, a power circuit anomaly was suspected. To facilitate repairs, a circuit diagram was drawn based on the physical device, as shown in the attached figure. … Read more

NXP 16-bit Microcontrollers – MCU

NXP Semiconductors provides secure connectivity and infrastructure products to create a smarter world, offering solutions that make life easier, better, and safer. As a global leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP has been driving innovation in the market for secure automotive, end-to-end security, and private and smart connectivity solutions. MC812A4CPVE8 MC9S12E64CPVE MC9S12XD256MAA … Read more

In-Vehicle Operating Systems (Part 6): Domain Controllers

Previous Issues In-Vehicle Operating Systems (Part 1): Software-Defined Vehicles In-Vehicle Operating Systems (Part 2): Vehicle Control Operating Systems In-Vehicle Operating Systems (Part 3): Intelligent Cockpit Operating Systems In-Vehicle Operating Systems (Part 4): Domestic and International In-Vehicle OS Layouts In-Vehicle Operating Systems (Part 5): AUTOSAR Standards Introduction The intelligent connectivity of vehicles has led to a … Read more