Reform of Embedded Development Course Teaching

This article was published in the July 2024 issue of Times Education (Issue 15) Topic: This article is the research result of the “Project-based Teaching” reform project at Guilin University of Information Technology in 2022, titled “Teaching Reform of Embedded System Design Courses Based on ‘BMI Index Detector’” (2022XMY01). To address the disconnect between theory … Read more

Embedded Systems in Electronic Engineering

Embedded Systems in Electronic Engineering

As the upgrade of traditional industrial structure accelerates in our country, the increasing application demands for devices can no longer meet the current and future high-performance application and development requirements. At the same time, fierce market competition and technological competition require shorter product development cycles. Clearly, the software and hardware technologies of embedded systems and … Read more

Crafting the Future with Microtechnology in China

Crafting the Future with Microtechnology in China

[Profile] Xiong Guangze, male, born in 1938, from Danling, Meishan, Sichuan. Professor, doctoral supervisor, and expert enjoying special government allowances from the State Council. Graduated in 1962 from Chengdu University of Electronic Science and Technology with a degree in Computer Science, he stayed at the school to engage in teaching and research in computer science. … Read more

Differences Between Embedded Development and Microcontroller Development

Differences Between Embedded Development and Microcontroller Development

Word Count: 6000 Practical Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This question is asked very frequently, and I personally agree with the following answer: “Microcontrollers are now classified under embedded systems, but embedded systems have clear definitions. A system with a computer architecture is called an embedded system. A microcontroller is simply the CPU part of an embedded system. … Read more

Discussing the Open Source µC/OS

Discussing the Open Source µC/OS

A few days ago, I saw a message from Jean Labrosse on LinkedIn. He informed his friends that he retired on February 28 and will continue to engage in activities related to embedded software, such as giving talks and writing articles. He also mentioned that Silicon Labs has announced the open-sourcing of the Micrium µC/OS … Read more

Summary of μC/OS Real-Time RTOS Technology Online Seminar Q&A

Summary of μC/OS Real-Time RTOS Technology Online Seminar Q&A

+ + + + + + + + + + + At the end of October, we successfully held a series of online technical seminars on the µC/OS real-time operating system with experts from Weston-embedded and Embedded Office. The first lecture was given by Jean Labrosse, the author of the real-time operating systems μC/OS-II and … Read more

Common Microcontroller Programming Frameworks

Common Microcontroller Programming Frameworks

What is a framework? A program framework is similar to a file outline or template. Writing a program is like writing an article; without an outline or template, it can be quite cumbersome. Why Have a Framework? To save time and reduce errors. For a specific type of program, the logical structure of the code … Read more

Getting Started with FreeRTOS: Memory Management

Getting Started with FreeRTOS: Memory Management

1. Concept and Classification of Memory In computing systems, memory is used to store variables and intermediate data. The system memory can be divided into two types: Internal Storage Space (RAM): Typically refers to Random Access Memory, which allows fast data access and random access, but data is lost when power is off. External Storage … Read more

Advantages of Running RTOS on MCU Compared to Bare Metal

Advantages of Running RTOS on MCU Compared to Bare Metal

Follow+Star Public Account, don’t miss the wonderful content Compiled by | strongerHuang WeChat Official Account | Embedded Column Readers often ask questions about RTOS, such as:Should I learn RTOS now?What are the benefits of learning RTOS?Should my project run on RTOS? The root of these questions is actually a lack of understanding of RTOS and … Read more

Overview of Embedded Systems: The Brain of Smart Devices

Overview of Embedded Systems: The Brain of Smart Devices

Overview of Embedded Systems: The Brain of Smart Devices Embedded systems are undoubtedly an indispensable part of modern technology, quietly operating in countless devices around us, from simple household appliances to complex spacecraft. This article will delve into the basic concepts and application scenarios of embedded systems, illustrating their importance in modern society with compelling … Read more