With multicore embedded systems becoming so common, this article outlines some of the basics, reviewing the possible hardware architectures. Broadly, there are two options: Asymmetric Multi-Processing ...

In any system design, there are always trade-offs that need to be made. Unfortunately, there is rarely a time when you can get your cake and eat it, too! Modern embedded systems have exceptionally ...

Embedded systems are increasingly prevalent in nearly every aspect of human life. Innovations made possible by embedded systems are making our lives healthier, safer, cleaner, and more stimulating.

Embedded system architectures increasingly feature multi-processor configurations with large numbers of independent buses and bus-bridges. Conventional design and verification strategies are not ...

Real-time operating systems (RTOS) and Linux each bring their own advantages for embedded-systems designers. With an RTOS, designers can build deterministic multi-threaded applications with low memory ...

The concept of using multiple processors or processor cores to build systems has really taken on a life of its own lately. The au courant term is “multicore” although that term means different things ...

Every good hardware or software design starts with a structured approach throughout the design cycle, but as chip architectures and applications begin focusing on specific domains and include some ...

One of the biggest bottlenecks in the software development process for electronic products is that hardware is not available until late in the cycle. That means embedded software developers need to ...

The organizers at Elektor are seeking presentations for the online conference on RISC-V on April 15, 2026. The call for presentations is open until January ...

Unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAVs) serve a critical need in a varietyof missions, including reconnaissance and search-and-destroy, as wellas outside the military in agriculture and forestry. However, ...