Embedded System Design – Architecture
With the rising need of automation and advent of faster and smaller processing technologies, embedded systems are being universally used across the industries. Because of their specialized application,...
View ArticleEmbedded System Design – Processor Classification
As described in the previous post on Embedded System Design, the processor forms the most important part of the embedded system. In this post, we will discuss about various types of processors,...
View ArticleEmbedded System Design – Processor Selection
In continuation with our Part 2 article on embedded processor classification where we discussed about the various processor architectures available and types, we will see about considerations in...
View ArticleEmbedded System Design – Memory Selection
Any element that can retain a state with time is called memory. Memory is the most important part of a processing system considering the fact that both the instructions to be executed as well as the...
View ArticleEmbedded System Design – Power Supply Design
Power Sub-system is one of the most important aspects of any embedded system. Obviously, nothing works without electric power. Characteristics of a good power supply includes Stable and smooth voltage...
View ArticleGSM Remote Control Switch with eStorm L1
eStorm-L1 is a commercial off the shelf product from Embien. Loaded with many features, it is mainly crafted to support quick realization of customer requirements. eStorm-L1 has been currently deployed...
View ArticleDot Matrix Displays
Displays are primarily an output device used for presentation of information in text or image forms. In any processing system, it is mostly necessary to have a display to communicate the processed...
View ArticleDAQ Suite – Android App for GSM based remote switch
Understanding the growth of new technologies and keeping in mind of giving an added value to its existing product eStorm-L1, Embien launched an Android app named “DAQ Suite”. With experience in...
View ArticleInside DMD – Interface and Operation
As discussed in the previous blog, the LEDs in a DMD panel are organized as small groups in a matrix form. With this the number of pins and power required are significantly reduced. But it is...
View ArticleIoT Connectivity Technologies
IoT – Internet of Things generally described as a system of interrelated devices with unique identifiers armed with the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human or computer...
View ArticleBLE RF Layout design and Antenna Selection
As a continuation of our previous discussion about selection criteria of BLE SoC for building BLE based IoT devices, we will discuss in detail about the most important considerations for BLE RF layout...
View ArticleeStorm-B1 as Bluetooth to Serial Adapter
With wide spread proliferation of low cost wireless technologies such as WiFi, BLE etc and smart phones, there is a need to provide such connectivity to systems across application domains. For example,...
View ArticleWorking with BLE
In a series of blogs on BLE, we have discussed in detail about the Bluetooth technology, its classifications, its popular variant BLE and various hardware design considerations such as SoC selection,...
View ArticleeStorm-B1 EVK – BLE to RS232 MODBUS converter
Earlier, in a series of blogs on eStorm-B1 BLE module, we have discussed about few applications of the module such as smart metering, as a Bluetooth to serial adapter along with a demo of the same....
View ArticleWorking with Automotive CAN Protocol
In the past, electronic devices in vehicles are connected via point to point wiring systems. Automotive manufacturers started using more and more electronics in vehicle, which resulted in bulky wire...
View ArticleGeo Positioning System
Geo positioning system or GPS has become more or less a norm for smart phones. Geo positioning system was first created for the navigation of defense vehicles in any part of world. But over the period...
View ArticleGPS Receiver Module for Embedded System Design
This blog is the sequel of the previous blog on Geo positioning system technologies. Here we will discuss more in detail about the important terms related to GPS receivers and guidelines for selecting...
View ArticleController Area Network (CAN) – In Detail
In the last blog, we have covered the basics of CAN communication. Now, we will see about some of the advanced concepts involved such as Bit Stuffing, frame types, error types, Synchronization etc. We...
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