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Embedded Software

Dynamic memory in real time systems - a solution?

C++ has been on my mind lately. There are many reasons why embedded developers are wary – possibly even afraid...

Embedded Software

Genetic modification - where will it all end?

Advances in science and technology are mostly a Good Thing. More people live longer, healthier lives in greater comfort and...

Embedded Software

C++ for embedded - your input needed

A frequent topic for discussion, I have found, both here and elsewhere, is programming languages for embedded development. Every developer...

Verification Horizons

UVM DVCon 2014 Tutorial Video Online

DVCon 2014 Conference Proceedings Published With record attendance announced for DVCon 2014, one might wonder if there is really a...

By Dennis Brophy

Embedded Software

The Power Distance Index and safe flying

For all my working life, I have been lucky enough to work for international companies. I say “lucky” because this...

Embedded Software

Wi-Fi, ZigBee, Miracast and Bluetooth: wireless networking on the move - without a router

Quite a while ago, I made the observation that wireless connection technologies were everywhere. Nothing has changed, of course. In...

Embedded Software

Are you good enough?

Even though the UK is very much a secular country, we seem to go all out to celebrate Easter. Maybe...

Embedded Software

USB 3.1 - more speed, more power and new connectors

I recently presented a session at EE Live! on USB 3.0, which proved quite popular. There were a number of...

Embedded Software

California drought: how water is wasted in huge volumes

When I first visited California, in March 1986, I was looking forward to the sunshine. I was there for 4...