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Essential Microcontroller Programming: Understanding Circular Queues and Message Queues

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Essential Microcontroller Programming: Understanding Circular Queues and Message Queues

Follow+Star Public Account Number, don’t miss exciting content Author | strongerHuang WeChat Public Account | Embedded Column In the process of microcontroller development, the “message queue” is often used, and there are various implementation methods.This article shares the principles and mechanisms of queue implementation. Circular Queue The circular queue is a very useful data structure … Read more

Five Key Considerations in Embedded Microcontroller Programming

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Five Key Considerations in Embedded Microcontroller Programming

During the process of microcontroller programming, if a designer can master multiple programming languages simultaneously, then this designer is certainly a very talented individual. However, it is quite challenging to be proficient in Assembly, C, and C++ at the same time. Many beginners encounter obstacles while learning even one of these languages, leading to frustration. … Read more

Using Switch Statement in C Programming for Microcontrollers

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Using Switch Statement in C Programming for Microcontrollers

The C language also provides another way for multi-branch selection using the switch statement, which has the general form:switch(expression){ case constant_expression1: statement1; case constant_expression2: statement2; … case constant_expressionn: statementn; default: statementn+1;}The semantics are: calculate the value of the expression. Then compare it one by one with the subsequent constant expression values. When the value of … Read more

18 Q&A on Basic Microcontroller Programming Knowledge

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18 Q&A on Basic Microcontroller Programming Knowledge

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of C language and assembly language in microcontroller development? Answer: Assembly language is a symbolic language that uses mnemonic words to represent machine instructions, making it the closest language to machine code. Its main advantages are low resource usage and high execution efficiency. However, assembly languages may differ … Read more

Comparing Programming Methods of 51 and STM32 Microcontrollers

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Comparing Programming Methods of 51 and STM32 Microcontrollers

STM32 and 51 microcontrollers are two common series of microcontrollers, which differ in hardware architecture, performance characteristics, and programming methods. However, from the perspective of C language programming, I believe they are quite similar. Let’s compare their programming characteristics: 51 & STM32 STM32: STM32 is a 32-bit microcontroller based on the ARM Cortex-M core, featuring … Read more

Mastering Const in Microcontroller Programming

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Mastering Const in Microcontroller Programming

Click the blue text above Follow us! The const keyword in C is crucial, and today we will delve into the definition and practical applications of const so that it is no longer a mystery. In C, the const keyword is an abbreviation for constant, meaning it remains unchanged. It is usually translated as constant, … Read more

Microcontroller C Language Programming Insights

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Microcontroller C Language Programming Insights

During the process of writing this 8*8 key program, whether I was writing it myself or referencing others’ programs, I found that I had many misunderstandings about some basic points of C language and programming norms. Some were due to my previous bad programming habits, and some were a manifestation of not having a solid … Read more

Installation Guide for Keil C51 9.59 Programming Tool

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Installation Guide for Keil C51 9.59 Programming Tool

Software | Introduction KEIL C51 is a PLC programming software based on uVision IDE, specifically designed for C language software development for the 51 series microcontrollers. It features the industrial standard Keil C compiler, macro assembler, debugger, real-time kernel, single-board computer, and simulator, supporting all 251 series microcontrollers. Installation | Overview 【Installation Process】: A total … Read more

Creating STM32 Project with IAR Programming Software

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Creating STM32 Project with IAR Programming Software

Keil and IAR microcontroller programming software are currently two of the most widely used microcontroller programming tools. There are certain differences in their usage. In this article, I will explain the detailed method of creating an STM32 project using IAR programming software, hoping that everyone can gain something from this article. STM32 is a very … Read more

Comparison of Microcontroller Programming Languages

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Comparison of Microcontroller Programming Languages

Introduction A microcontroller, also known as a microcontroller unit (MCU), integrates a complete computer system, including the CPU, RAM, ROM, timers/counters, and various I/O interfaces, onto a single chip. Due to its numerous advantages and characteristics, the applications of microcontrollers are extremely wide-ranging. A microcontroller system consists of both hardware and software systems, which involves … Read more