Debug & Optimization
Finding best practices in software and hardware testing, debugging, optimization, and emulation.
Asynchronous reset synchronization and distribution – Special cases
Lack of coordination between asynchronous resets and synchronous logic clocks leads to intermittent failures on power up. In this series of articles, Read More
Asynchronous reset synchronization and distribution – ASICs and FPGAs
Lack of coordination between asynchronous resets and synchronous logic clocks leads to intermittent failures on power up. In this series of articles, Read More
Asynchronous reset synchronization and distribution – challenges and solutions
Lack of coordination between asynchronous resets and synchronous logic clocks leads to intermittent failures on power up. In this series of articles, Read More
Handling digital oscilloscope measurement problems
Learn how to avoid aliasing, false modulation, and false overshoot by properly using your oscilloscope settings. Read More
More effective power-integrity probing
Poor PCB layout, inadequate floor-planning, ineffective de-coupling, and weak filtering cause AC noise, interference, and transients on the power Read More
Self-testing in embedded systems: Software failure
An embedded system's intrinsic intelligence facilitates the possibility of predicting failure and mitigating its effects. Read More
Self-testing in embedded systems: Hardware failure
An embedded system's intrinsic intelligence facilitates the possibility of predicting failure and mitigating its effects. Read More
Floating-point data in embedded software
Colin Walls discusses the details of floating point operations, when floating point should and should not be used, some of the pitfalls of its use, Read More
Jitter considerations when matching timing solutions to your applications
Determining the effects of jitter on the system as well as defining the jitter budgets for the various subsystems are critical for optimizing system Read More
Who needs a debugger?
Most embedded software developers spend the bulk of their time debugging. This does beg the question: What does debugging actually mean? The answer Read More
Achieving better embedded software performance through memory layout optimization - Part 2
Part 2 in a series on managing embedded system memory provides tips on improving software performance through the use of a variety of memory layout Read More
Achieving better software performance through memory-oriented code optimization - Part 1
Part 1 in a series on managing embedded system memory provides tips on improving software performance through the use of a variety of memory-oriented Read More
Tracking down the tainted data in your embedded app with static analysis
Systems which make use of a combination of components with different sources are at particular risk of the code and security vulnerabilities Read More
How to debug elusive software code problems without a debugger
Code problems in distributed systems such as wireless sensor networks cannot be easily located with a debugger. The author explains how to find them Read More
A step-by-step guide to using static analysis to debug embedded software
When used early in software development, static analysis tools can reduce bugs in your code by allowing coverage of the execution paths through a Read More
Five steps to reliable, low-cost, bug-free software with static code analysis
The effective use of static source code analysis to deal with the increasing complexity of software and the need to make sure code is reliable and Read More
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Electronica
News and blogs about happenings from Electronica, the annual electronics conference held in Europe. Read More
29 November 2012
Unit testing
A collection of content on unit testing in embedded systems. Unit testing is the method of breaking software code into its basic units and testing the units separately to see that they each function correctly. Read More
29 November 2012
Test-driven development (TDD)
The software development process in which developers write automated test cases first, bare-bones code next, and then iteratively test and tinker their way to perfection. Read More
30 November 2012
Embedded Market Surveys
The Embedded Market Survey has been tracking trends in embedded systems every year since the early 1990s. Here is the archived results of the surveys by year, plus links to articles based on the results. Read More
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Sponsored by Rohde & Schwarz 01 July 2018
Verifying the True Jitter Performance of Clocks in High-speed Digital Designs
As the data rates in high-speed digital designs increase, the limits for overall system jitter become tighter. This especially applies to the various components of the clock tree, where the jitter limits for reference clocks, clock buffers and... Read More
Sponsored by Rohde & Schwarz 01 April 2018
Verifying Additive Phase Noise and Jitter Attenuation of Plls in High-speed Digital Designs
Increasing data rates in high-speed digital designs and wireless communications require SerDes PLLs and clock synthesizers with low additive phase noise and high jitter attenuation. Modern designs often follow a two-stage architecture, consisting... Read More
Sponsored by Parasoft 01 December 2017
The Value of Using a Unified C/C++ Testing Tool
This paper discusses the benefits of implementing a unified testing tool to optimize multiple automated testing technologies including code coverage, unit testing, static analysis, and runtime analysis. Read More
Sponsored by Mentor Graphics 13 November 2017
Advancing the Art of Parasitic Extraction
This paper looks at a platform integration which provides designers with a fast, highly accurate, and multi-purpose parasitic extraction tool that enables post-layout simulation across a wide range of designs and advanced process nodes. Read More
Sponsored by Datalight 31 March 2016
Troubleshooting Data Corruption on NAND Flash Memory
Read this paper to learn about the different tools and techniques we use for troubleshooting data corruption on NAND flash memory. Read More
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Sponsored by TechOnline 05 December 2018
Navigating the APAC-US-Europe Tariff Landmines: The US Impact
The trade war between the US and China initiated by the US earlier this year is starting to have a significant impact on various industries and geographies. In North America, the tariff wars are already affecting the performance of the U.S.... Read More
Sponsored by Octavo Systems 12 April 2018
Develop Next Generation IoT Systems Quicker, Easier, and at a Lower Cost with SiP Technology
Do you need to add intelligence to your product? System-In-Package (SiP) provides you a full Embedded Linux System in a single Package, delivering an entire full-featured computer to your system for the same effort as a microcontroller. This... Read More
Sponsored by SUSE 27 April 2017
EE Times and Embedded.com Present: Embedded Markets Study
Join us in reviewing the results of the 2017 Embedded Markets Study Read More
Sponsored by Arrow Electronics 23 October 2018
Edge IoT Saves the Day by Connecting the Unconnected in Disaster Stricken Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico in late 2017 and is regarded as the worst natural disaster to hit the Caribbean. You'll hear the story of how the island leveraged Edge IoT to monitor and control thousands of mobile generators for post-disaster... Read More
Sponsored by Analog Devices 26 July 2018
The Hidden Cost of Your Isolated System Design
Market and technology trends are driving increased complexity in isolated system design. Changes in electromagnetic compatibility and safety certification requirements create risk and drive up development costs. Learn about new solutions for... Read More
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Sponsored by Renesas Electronics 02 October 2018
Quick Solutions for IoT Applications
Ultra-low-power, small footprint MCUs play an important role in the rapid expansion of the Internet of Things. These battery-operated and (often) portable sensing nodes collect, monitor and process the real-world data that powers IoT. During this... Read More
Sponsored by Renesas Electronics 12 September 2018
Renesas Synergy for Beginners
Facing constantly accelerating development cycles today's designers of IoT embedded platforms and solutions need a next generation 32-bit microcontroller to keep up. This webinar will show how the revolutionary Renesas Synergy platform is... Read More
Sponsored by Winbond 07 May 2018
How to Add Multi-layered Authentication into Your IoTs
In today's connected world, there's no denying smart devices need reliable security. If you're looking for a cost-effective memory with authentication, you'll find everything you need in Winbond's W74M memory devices. These non-volatile memory... Read More
Sponsored by Mentor Graphics 19 February 2017
How to Efficiently Manage Analog Verification
In the world of analog verification, simulation results are typically managed manually or with very expensive tools. These tools can require meticulous setup for each project and practice proprietary methods which are difficult for new team... Read More
Sponsored by Xilinx, Inc. 30 June 2016
Vision with Precision Webinar Series: Xilinx Embedded Vision Solutions for Machine Vision Applications
This webinar will highlight how Xilinx and its partners' rich suite of IP, development tools, and reference designs provide an ecosystem enabling users to quickly and easily address opportunities in the Machine Vision market. Read More
Navigating the APAC-US-Europe Tariff Landmines: The US Impact
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