Real-Time Applications for Embedded Systems

Real-Time Applications for Embedded Systems An embedded system is an application-oriented system that is designed to perform single tasks or limited numbers of tasks working towards one main objective. A real-time embedded system is a computer system with timing...

The Basic Structure and Operation of Microcontrollers

The Basic Structure and Operation of Microcontrollers A microcontroller, or MCU, controls hardware that is responsible for implementing device commands. It receives inputs from switches, buttons, sensors and other components and controls peripheral circuitry like...

Windows RTOS vs Linux for Real-Time Applications

Windows RTOS vs Linux for Real-Time Applications Real-time applications are applications that offer the right results on time. They focus on meeting the requirements of a time-related application aspect that could be stringent or soft. In today’s applications like...

How Microcontrollers Work

How Microcontrollers Work Microcontrollers are embedded inside devices to control the actions and features of a product. Hence, they can also be referred to as embedded controllers. They run one specific program and are dedicated to a single task. They are low power...