Is There Any Meaning in Running RTOS on an 8-bit MCU?

Is There Any Meaning in Running RTOS on an 8-bit MCU?

Most people start learning about microcontrollers with the most basic 8-bit MCUs. Generally, the most common 8-bit microcontroller series are: the 51 series, AVR series, and PIC series.Recently, there was a discussion in a group about a question: Is there any meaning in running RTOS on a 51 microcontroller? Regarding this question, everyone has their … Read more

Texas Instruments: Aerospace-Grade Chips Priced Over Ten Thousand Yuan

Texas Instruments: Aerospace-Grade Chips Priced Over Ten Thousand Yuan

This article covers various types of chips including Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC), Digital-to-Analog Converters (DAC), temperature sensors, RF synthesizers, buffers, microcontrollers, and voltage regulators. Below is a detailed introduction to each product categorized by chip type: Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC) ADC12QJ1600-SEP: Priced at 98,409.412 Yuan. It features a JESD204C interface, radiation resistance of up to 30krad, 12-bit … Read more

Texas Instruments: Price Ranges of Different Automotive Grade Chips

Texas Instruments: Price Ranges of Different Automotive Grade Chips

The following is an analysis of the price ranges for different types of products: Power Management Low-Side Drivers: The price range is quite broad, with a minimum of 0.282 yuan and a maximum of 13.541 yuan. Products priced below 5 yuan are quite common, such as 0.282 yuan and 1.159 yuan; there are also some … Read more

Is Embedded Development a Pitfall?

Is Embedded Development a Pitfall?

I am Lao Wen, an embedded engineer who loves learning.Follow me, and let’s become better together! (Source: WeChat Official Account: Let’s Learn Embedded Together) Recently, while browsing Zhihu, I came across this question. The author provided several objective analyses of the phenomenon they discovered. This question has over two thousand followers and more than 600,000 … Read more

Understanding Embedded Development

Understanding Embedded Development

This is a quick overview of the content of this article, with details in the main text. Many students are inspired to learn embedded development after watching content from Zhihui Jun on Bilibili. Before purchasing materials, please carefully consider what you really want to do rather than acting on impulse.When you finally manage to establish … Read more

Is Running RTOS on an 8-bit MCU Meaningful?

Is Running RTOS on an 8-bit MCU Meaningful?

Most people start learning about microcontrollers with the most basic 8-bit MCUs. Generally, the three most common series of 8-bit microcontrollers are: the 51 series, AVR series, and PIC series.Recently, there was a discussion in a group about a question: Is it meaningful to run RTOS on a 51 microcontroller? Regarding this question, everyone has … Read more

What is the Daily Life of an Embedded Engineer Like? What is the Employment Situation?

What is the Daily Life of an Embedded Engineer Like? What is the Employment Situation?

(For those things related to programmers, please star it) A few days ago, we received a private message from a student on our public account, seeking everyone’s opinions. I am studying Internet of Things Engineering, and I have learned programming and embedded systems at school. Recently, I found that I am quite interested in embedded … Read more

Positioning, Performance, and Features of MCUs and MPUs from ST, NXP, Microchip, TI, and Renesas

Positioning, Performance, and Features of MCUs and MPUs from ST, NXP, Microchip, TI, and Renesas

Recently, NXP launched the Cortex-M7 + M4 core MCU (i.MX RT1170), with a maximum frequency of 1GHz, breaking the traditional low frequency of MCUs. Today, we will take a look at the MCU products from several well-known MCU manufacturers around the world. Concepts: MCU: Microcontroller Unit; MPU: Microprocessor Unit; DSC: Digital Signal Controller; 1. STMicroelectronics … Read more

Positioning, Performance, and Features of MCUs and MPUs from Manufacturers like ST, NXP, Microchip, TI, and Renesas

Positioning, Performance, and Features of MCUs and MPUs from Manufacturers like ST, NXP, Microchip, TI, and Renesas

Follow+Star Public Account Number, don’t miss out on exciting content Author | strongerHuang WeChat Public Account | Embedded Column Although the pandemic in 2020 affected many world-renowned MCU manufacturers, leading to price increases for their chips, it must be said that there is still a gap between our domestic chips and those from many well-known … Read more

Week 8: Embedded Programming [FabNotes016]

Week 8: Embedded Programming [FabNotes016]

This week we will learn embedded programming. Let’s continue to experience the classroom notes filled with new terminology! Microprocessors/Microcontrollers Memory: registers, SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), FLASH, fuse Peripherals: A/D (Analog to Digital), comparator, D/A, timer/counter/PWM (Pulse Width Modulation), USART (Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter), USB … Read more