Introduction “Teacher, I have only learned C language and microcontrollers. Can I find a job with a monthly salary over 10,000?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions recently. The answer is: absolutely, but the premise is that you must master the right skill set. In the automotive embedded field, a monthly salary … Read more
Embedded engineers who only know how to write code are like architects who cannot read blueprints in the field of industrial control—no matter how well the code runs, they will still be flustered when the equipment starts operating. 1. Embedded Engineers Should Learn Industrial Control!Industrial environments do not recognize ideal conditions: electromagnetic interference, temperature fluctuations, … Read more
VxWorks is used in over 2 billion devices. From automotive engines to space telescopes, it covers a wide range of high-precision industries, including embedded systems running real-time operating systems used by SpaceX. Recently, a security analysis of VxWorks was conducted, using the Raspberry Pi as a platform to create an embedded VxWorks system. This research … Read more
You are an embedded hardware engineer and embedded software engineer with 20 years of experience, as well as a computer scientist. Please provide detailed answers from a beginner’s perspective, keeping my requirements in mind, and answer everything at once: 1. What are the commonly used microcontrollers in embedded systems? 2. What is an MCU? What … Read more
Follow and star our public account for exciting content Source | Technology Makes Dreams Greater Learning embedded systems is relatively easy to start but challenging to master. This article recommends and summarizes some open-source projects that together form a complete embedded development ecosystem, from chip boot code to high-level application development. You can check the … Read more
Click the “blue words” above to follow us! 2025.09.13 Word count: 2798 Estimated reading time: 7 minutes The leap in industrial production and industrial upgrading is closely dependent on the development of information technology, among which the key technology is embedded technology. This involves embedding computer systems into industrial products or manufacturing processes, providing industrial … Read more
Introduction to VxWorks 7 User Authentication In the field of embedded systems, security is crucial, especially for real-time operating systems (RTOS) like VxWorks 7 from Wind River. As industries such as aerospace, automotive, and industrial automation increasingly rely on connected devices, implementing robust user authentication and management mechanisms is essential to prevent unauthorized access and … Read more
Efficient memory management is the cornerstone of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS). In the embedded field, applications often have extremely high requirements for performance, reliability, and determinism. VxWorks, as the world’s leading commercial RTOS, has played a significant role in critical areas such as aerospace, automotive electronics, industrial automation, and medical devices since its inception. Compared … Read more
Click the “blue words” above to follow us! 2025.03.01 Word Count: 7268 Estimated Reading Time: 19 minutes Part One 0 Introduction As the complexity of embedded system software development continues to rise, embedded operating systems are increasingly being applied in software development. Currently, the main embedded operating systems used for MCUs are uC/OS, FreeRTOS, and … Read more
We often say RTOS (Real Time Operating System) real-time operating system, but what exactly is a real-time operating system? Is it truly real-time?I believe many beginners have this question. Brief Introduction to RTOS RTOS:Real Time Operating System, which meansreal-time operating system. According to Baidu Baike’s explanation: A real-time operating system is one that can accept … Read more