The Core Challenge Building a dog health collar that streams 100Hz IMU and piezo sensor data over BLE sounds simple until you face the real
Credit: CSA Matter Brand Kit Introduction The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming how we use and control various devices in everyday life. IoT
Since 1 August 2025, the RED Cybersecurity Delegated Act (Cyber DA) has been mandatory for all wireless-connected devices sold in the EU. If your
EN 18031 Explained: Meeting EU Security Standards for IoT Devices Wireless products that connect to the internet, handle personal data, or handle monetary value
As of 1 August 2025, the RED Cybersecurity Delegated Act (Cyber DA) is in effect . This means all wireless products sold in the
The EU’s RED Cybersecurity Delegated Act (2022/30) comes into force in August 2025, making cybersecurity compliance mandatory for all internet-connected radio devices sold in
From 1 August 2025, the EU’s Radio Equipment Directive (RED) will enforce mandatory cybersecurity requirements for all internet-connected radio devices. This change affects nearly
You’re only 30 to 40 percent done when your hardware design is functionally successful (i.e., your prototype works). Shipping a real product involves multiple
A SoC is a single chip that integrates key functions but requires external components, while a SoM is a ready-to-use module that includes a SoC
Six simple steps to get from idea to a production-ready electronics/embedded system, explained in less than 1 minute. 1. Understand product idea and requirements Understand
When I was developing my first hardware product, we had planned for 2 hardware iterations. It took us 7. If you’ve built hardware before,
Source: embeddedcomputing Coredump captures the crash moment of an embedded system. It shows memory, registers, and stack traces. Firmware bugs are tricky. Hardware-software interactions are
Choosing the right microcontroller is like laying the foundation for your embedded system—get it wrong, and you risk delays, cost overruns, or an outright redesign.
How much will the design and development cost? Let’s consider an example: a battery-powered hardware device with a microcontroller, two to three onboard sensors,
Wearable devices often use Lithium-Ion or Lithium Polymer batteries, which have a high flammability risk. This is due to higher energy density and the
An eSIM (embedded SIM) is an alternative to a traditional SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. Unlike traditional SIM cards, eSIMs do not require physical swapping
Model-Based Development (MBD) offers a way to design embedded systems by using visual models instead of traditional coding. Model-based development tools generate production-ready code, reducing
Doxygen is a documentation generator that creates detailed (HTML, LaTeX) files from source code comments. It supports multiple languages, including C, C++, Java, and
It started with an unrealistic promise. The device we were building had technical challenges (like many new hardware products do). The only problem; our team
Choosing the right position/motion tracking technology is necessary for the success of any product that requires tracking the location of objects or individuals. Position
Software architecture in embedded development outlines the design, organization, and interaction of software components. This article will give you a brief intro to software architecture
“printf debugging” might work for writing simple Zephyr applications, but sophisticated tools are needed as Zephyr applications grow in complexity. This guide introduces advanced debugging
Source: tag-connect Efficient debugging accelerates development. SEGGER’s J-Link debug probe stands out as a great tool for debugging embedded systems. It is suitable for both
What are Release Notes? Release notes are documents or announcements that accompany the release of new software or updates to existing software. They are used
Requirements’ traceability is the ability to track requirements throughout the product’s life cycle. This includes linking requirements with other higher and lower-level requirements, test cases,
One reason that caused the longest delays in the launch of embedded products in our experience has been unclear and changing requirements. When the requirements
MQTT: Communication Standard for the IoT (Image Source: spiceworks) What is MQTT? MQTT, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport, is a communication standard often used in scalable
Image source – https://portal.vidadesilicio.com.br/ The ESP32’s Ultra-Low Power (ULP) coprocessor presents a sophisticated avenue for developers aiming to extend battery life and reduce power consumption
In a wearable device we developed recently for a client, we needed three communication interfaces (USB3.2, UART and one GPIO connection). But we were limited
What is USB Type-C? USB Type-C is a connector specification developed by USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF). It is not a communication protocol such as USB
One major decision made by the embedded system architect is to choose the right operating system for the application. Two common operating systems for embedded
Introduction NB-IoT is a wireless IoT protocol that uses Low Power Wide Area Network technology and operates within licensed frequency bands. NB-IoT typically offers a
Millimeter-wave radar (or mmWave radar) is a class of radar technology that operates in the 30 GHz to 300 GHz frequency range. This offers
In safety-critical software systems—deployed in industries like medicine, automotive, and space—a single programming error can have dire consequences, from significant financial losses or potential loss
In embedded systems, Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) are designed to synchronize thread execution with specific events, often through blocking and waiting for designated occurrences.
Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) are susceptible to system failure due to challenges like data/time collisions and race conditions. Unlike large desktop or server systems,
Time to market can make or break a product’s success. Delays in product launches block revenue and cause a cashflow problem for the business.
1. Introduction In today’s increasingly connected world, over-the-air (OTA) updates are becoming essential for keeping devices secure and up to date. OTA updates allow
Introduction: A bootloader is a small piece of software that is responsible for starting up a device and loading the operating system or application
1. Introduction The EU MDR (Medical Device Regulation) is a new regulation that governs the production and distribution of medical devices in the European
1. Introduction If you are a designer of an electronic system and you need to understand how well your system reacts to a state
What is a Hard-Core Processor? A hard-core processor is just like any other processor in terms of functionality and application. It has all the
Why Do We Need JTAG? With recent advancements in technology and shrinking device sizes, it becomes more difficult to be able to test the design
In our previous Zephyr blog, we looked at how to interface a simple IMU – Accelerometer sensor with Zephyr RTOS running on NRF52832. Knowing how
What is System on Chip, SoC? A System on Chip or SoC is a key component in Embedded Systems today. An SoC refers to a
What is ESD? ESD Stands for Electrostatic Discharge. Electrostatic discharge occurs when electricity flows through a conductive body when touched by another charged body.
You may wonder if you should use Micronctroller or FPGA for your next embedded application. It’s important to know the difference between the two.
What is a Hold-Up Capacitor & When Do We Need It? In real-time critical applications such as avionics and life-support systems, it is very important
MTBF as a Failure Time Frequency Prediction Criteria From play gadgets to professional machines, it is relevant for the product sellers as well as regulatory
LiDAR or Light Detection And Ranging is an optical remote-sensing technique that makes use of laser to sample Earth’s surface. Highly accurate point cloud datasets are produced
History of Flash Memory Masuoka Fujio, a Japanese engineer at the time working for Toshiba Corporation, devised flash memory in the early 1980s as a
Altium Designer is considered the epitome of EDA tools for hardware design engineers when it comes to professional schematic and PCB design. It is inclusive
Altium Designer is considered the epitome of EDA tools for hardware design engineers when it comes to professional schematic and PCB design. It is inclusive
Ceramic Capacitors or multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) are the most commonly used type of capacitors now a days. This fame can be attributed to their
Types of Controls for DC Servo Motors A DC servo motor is a type of DC motor that provides fast precision position control for closed-loop
What is an Analog Circuit? In contrast to a digital circuit, which requires a signal to be one of two discrete levels, an Analog
Consumer Electronics Consumer electronics incorporate devices that are intended for private use in the home and typically include items such as mobile phones,game consoles,home appliances,
Problem Statement A USB-C PD compatible charger is used to power two devices, where one device is USB-C PD compatible, and the other is non-USB-C
Altium Designer is considered the epitome of EDA tools for hardware design engineers when it comes to professional schematic and PCB design. It is quite
This blog is a guide to help you interface an IMU sensor such as LIS3DSH with a Bluetooth-enabled microcontroller such as NRF52 from Nordic, and
Grounding is the first line of defense against Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). Design for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) involves utilizing techniques like EMC filters, shielding and circuit
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is unwanted electromagnetic energy that disturbs the proper functioning of an electronic device. All electronic devices generate some amount of electromagnetic radiation
Electronic systems are not completely closed systems. The current flowing through the circuits is not fully contained; rather it generates electromagnetic energy that can propagate
The remarkable property of a dual-rail supply is that compared to the positive DC voltages, whose voltage is positive concerning GND potential, this supply can