X86, ARM, RISC-V, and MIPS are four mainstream processor architectures that have significant differences in terms of architecture type, instruction set design, application scenarios, and licensing models. The following is a detailed comparison and analysis of their differences from several core dimensions: 1. Architecture Type and Instruction Set Characteristics The core difference in processor architectures … Read more
Hello everyone, I am Xuanyuan. We are learning about software architecture design through a series of content. This article focuses on learning aboutembedded systems and related content. 1.1 Overview of Embedded Systems（★★） 1.1.1 Definition of Embedded Systems An embedded system is a computer system specifically designed for a particular application, where the software architecture design … Read more
In recent days, there has been a lot of discussion about a major company shifting from NPU to GPGPU, but the internet is filled with many mindless interpretations. First, I recommend reading a professional analysis: the author is Zha Zong. https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/iqRXwdHjyMI7egMrXEIfFw The content is quite lengthy, so let’s summarize it briefly: NVIDIA’s GPU development shows … Read more
(Source: Quadric)Everyone learns about the cycle of population explosion and inevitable population collapse during their school years in natural or biology classes. Whether it is animals, plants, insects, or bacteria, certain external events trigger a rapid increase in the population of a species, leading to overpopulation and competition for resources (food, space, shelter). Ultimately, either … Read more
The original text is a discussion on Zhihu regarding “Is Huawei’s NPU Ascend chip a major strategic misstep, and should GPGPU have been chosen, leading to the CANN software stack facing obsolescence?” Many respondents provided insightful comments, and this article organizes the excellent responses from several contributors. —————————————— The main text begins: The essence of … Read more
On May 16, the People’s Bank of China released the financial industry standard ‘Guidelines for Financial Applications of IoT Technology’ (JR/T 0338—2025) (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Guidelines’), which took effect on the same day. It is reported that the drafting units of this document include several branches of the People’s Bank, state-owned banks, joint-stock … Read more
1. Core Architecture Features 1. System on Chip (SoC) Integration Module Aggregation: Integration of CPU, RAM, ROM, I/O, timers, ADC/DAC, etc. on a single chip Typical Case: STM32F407 integrates ARM Cortex-M4 core + 1MB Flash + 192KB RAM + rich peripherals 2. Memory Structure Program Memory (ROM/Flash)▶ Stores firmware (e.g., LED control code)▶ Capacity: 8KB~2MB … Read more
(This article is translated from Semiconductor Engineering) There is an increasing discussion in the industry about the many benefits of the RISC-V architecture, but is it really the right starting point? While it is not without flaws, it may offer the flexibility needed for gradual progress. The development of computer architecture and software has followed … Read more
With the development of 5G technology and the popularity of IPv6, the Internet of Things (IoT) industry has entered a period of rapid growth. IoT applications across various industries have surged, particularly in the industrial and power sectors. The intelligent and informational transformation of traditional industrial and power facilities through IoT technology and devices has … Read more
