Storage
SSDs push further down into the HDD space - Other
October 23, 2014I know the argument is getting old, but it bears repeating: solid-state drives (SSDs) aren't replacing hard-disk drives (HDDs) anytime soon in super-h...
Open Source
Low-cost development boards have a place in our community - Other
October 21, 2014Platforms that fall into the "do it yourself" or DIY space are currently in vogue. There are a multitude of offerings available, and more seem to pop...
Processing
Mixing low-power LCDs and FRAM technology - Other
October 09, 2014If you need to integrate a low-power LCD into your design, I've got the answer for you. Well, actually, Will Cooper from Texas Instruments has the ans...
Open Source
Maker Faire NYC brings out the kid in everyone - Other
September 22, 2014Slide show -- I'll admit it - this was my first Maker Faire. I promise you it won't be my last. It was very cool. I attended the Faire in New York Cit...
Processing
Multicore ARM processors fit high-end, power-efficient apps - Other
September 22, 2014Speaking of low power, TI's KeyStone architecture delivers multicore performance at less than 10 W.
Processing
Learn about ARM in low-power design - Other
September 22, 2014A sneak peak of ARM TechCon's low-power track continues the discussion of ARM for embedded.
Processing
Industrial
Report: Emerging markets show cautious growth - Other
August 18, 2014A recent report called the Cambashi Market Observatories shows a combined growth in the emerging nations of Brazil, Russia, India, and China of 8.6 pe...
Processing
DSPs, FPGA, and ARM cores - Other
August 08, 2014When you put DSPs and ARM cores into the FPGA mixing pot and stir it up, what do you get? From the FPGA vendors' perspective, you get a highly capable...
Processing
Support can be beautiful ... if you can get it - Other
August 04, 2014You decide to take the plunge and adopt a new processor architecture. You've done your homework, and determined that this family will solve your needs...
IoT
The current educational system isn't cutting it - Other
July 29, 2014I recently had the pleasure of being reacquainted with Jack Ganssle, who is clearly the King of Embedded. If you ever wanted to get an education of an...