New Wave of MCUs Arrives Rich Quinnell 6/18/2013 1 comment Three MCU product families have appeared or expanded in the last two weeks, highlighting common trends in MCU evolution.
Create a Portable MCU Tool Kit Adam Carlson 6/11/2013 19 comments Adam created a take-it-with-you toolkit so he could continue working on his home MCU projects wherever.
MCU News: May 2013 Rich Quinnell 6/11/2013 12 comments Better late than never, Rich's monthly summary of MCU news covers May's product announcements.
Board Test: JTAG's Main Purpose Rich Quinnell 6/7/2013 17 comments MCU developers are used to thinking of JTAG in the context of debugging, but the original purpose was a different kind of test, and that legacy has an effect.
Support Portable Binaries on MCUs Tyler Gilbert 5/31/2013 20 comments Adding application code to an MCU used to require recompilation or a memory management unit. Here's how to avoid both.
MCUs Igniting Creative Explosion Rich Quinnell 5/31/2013 16 comments Lowered costs and simplified development are democratizing MCU design, resulting in a burst of creativity.
MCC Welcomes New Sponsor Atmel Rich Quinnell 5/28/2013 42 comments You may have noticed a color change. That's because MCC has a new sponsor: Atmel. It won't affect our content, though.
MCC Forms Regular Discussion Groups Rich Quinnell 5/27/2013 11 comments To provide a place for ongoing discussions of key topics, MCC has devised a way to establish semi-permanent discussion groups.
Names Are Key to Good Coding Curt Carpenter 5/23/2013 91 comments Regardless of language, the way you name your variables will have a significant impact on your code's quality.
Get Started With Low-Cost ECAD Adam Carlson 5/22/2013 27 comments New MCC blogger Adam Carlson talks about ECAD tools for those coming to MCU design from other fields.
Answer the Call for ARM TechCon Rich Quinnell 5/20/2013 2 comments There is still an opportunity for you to share your knowledge of ARM-based design with the industry, by proposing a paper for the ARM TechCon.
Safe MCU Design: Testing MCUs for Class C Ryszard Milewicz 5/17/2013 7 comments In the last of a series on safety-related design, Ryszard discusses the unique features that Class C safety testing requires.
MCU News: April 2013 Rich Quinnell 5/7/2013 18 comments Rich's monthly summary of MCU-related product releases includes some of the Design West announcements he was unable to cover earlier.
Look Closer at MISRA C:2012 Mark Pitchford 5/7/2013 9 comments Mark provides some insight into the latest MISRA coding safety standard, and why it changed.
Starting Out With SBCs Nishant Sood 5/3/2013 8 comments When an MCU is not quite powerful enough, consider a single board computer.
NXP Enhancing Software Support Rich Quinnell 5/2/2013 20 comments With its recent acquisition of Code Red, NXP aims to improve developer's ability to use its MCUs right out of the box.
Dual MCU Development Camps Arising Rich Quinnell 5/1/2013 62 comments With the advent of powerful development boards and simplified software support, such as the Arduino ecosystem, MCU development may split into rapid development and power-user camps.
When Do I Need an RTOS? Didier Juges 4/26/2013 34 comments With his applications straining the bounds of 8-bit processors, Didier is considering an RTOS but is unsure if it's worth the MCU resources it consumes.
Working on ARM TechCon Rich Quinnell 4/25/2013 14 comments MCC community members can help define the technical content of upcoming trade shows.
Wednesday at Design West Rich Quinnell 4/24/2013 20 comments Company meetings fill Rich's Wednesday at the show. Anything you want him to investigate?
Tuesday at Design West Rich Quinnell 4/23/2013 36 comments Rich's show schedule is set for Tuesday. Look here for his schedule, and read the comments for his report.
Open-Source Costs Time Rich Quinnell 4/17/2013 58 comments Open-source tools and software are great if you have a limited budget, but commercial alternatives can be well worth their cost.
MCC Is Building a Tricopter Rich Quinnell 4/12/2013 64 comments Rich proposes a group design challenge: Build a tricopter capable of autonomous hovering and of movement by IR control.
Live Chat Lineup: April 2013 Rich Quinnell 4/11/2013 8 comments The live chat series starts up again, now on Fridays at two different times so you can join in more easily.
MCC Blog Index: Q1 2013 Rich Quinnell 4/9/2013 16 comments This quick guide to the blogs for the first quarter of 2013 makes it easy to browse the site.
MCU News: March 2013 Rich Quinnell 4/5/2013 54 comments Can't keep up with all the new product announcements in the MCU world? Rich's monthly summary can help.
What Are Exhibitions Good For? Mark Pitchford 4/2/2013 21 comments Tradeshows and exhibitions remain relevant in the face of online information-gathering, if you use them for the right things.
Looking Forward to Design West Rich Quinnell 3/29/2013 16 comments Rich will be at the Design West conference again this year, and it promises to be an awesome experience.
Solve the Project Maintenance Challenge Brian Carrigan 3/21/2013 18 comments Some day, someone (maybe you) will have to go back to an old project of yours and try to figure out how it worked and how to change it. Planning for project maintenance will pay off handsomely.
Holiday Project Update Rich Quinnell 3/20/2013 44 comments Rich finally got his TV photo frame working. But it was a frustrating experience.
Information Gems Hide in MCC Reader Boards Rich Quinnell 3/15/2013 7 comments The reader message boards on the Microcontroller Central site are a sometimes overlooked resource that can contain valuable tips and insights.
Tips for Getting Started on a New MCU Nicolás Cheker 3/14/2013 67 comments You'll probably need to use many different MCU architectures in your design life. Here are some guides to quickly getting up to speed on a new one.
Prime Numbers Can Help Trace Your Code Curt Carpenter 3/4/2013 16 comments Using a table of prime numbers and multiplying them at key points in code can yield information that helps you trace program execution.
Cortex-M3 Context Switching Helps RTOS Development Tyler Gilbert 2/21/2013 20 comments Processors that lack a memory management unit can still offer real-time response and task switching by relying on capabilities built into a processor such as the Cortex-M3 or -M4.
Safe Software Requires MCU Component Testing Ryszard Milewicz 2/19/2013 23 comments Parts of this series have described safe-software requirements and software architecture. Now in Part 3 I'll explain what you should know about MCU testing.
Free Tools Aid Software Test Rich Quinnell 1/25/2013 19 comments Cost has kept a lot of developers from using automated software test tools, but there are open-source alternatives.
Moving to Linux for Launchpad Curt Carpenter 1/22/2013 19 comments TI doesn't officially support the board and tool combination Curt Carpenter is trying, but he found a solution.
Dynamic Analysis Remains Vital in MCU Design Mark Pitchford 1/18/2013 12 comments Old-time software developers used to just keep trying to run their code until they were happy with the results. Such dynamic testing is a lot more comprehensive and informative today.
Barriers to ARM's MCU Domination Rich Quinnell 1/16/2013 26 comments MCU vendors are increasingly embracing the ARM architecture, but will it end up dominating the market? Rich thinks not.
It's Time for C++ in MCU Design Brian Carrigan 1/4/2013 60 comments As developers move to more powerful MCUs, they should consider moving to a more powerful programming language.
New Wave of MCUs Arrives Rich Quinnell 6/18/2013 1 comment Three MCU product families have appeared or expanded in the last two weeks, highlighting common trends in MCU evolution.
Create a Portable MCU Tool Kit Adam Carlson 6/11/2013 19 comments Adam created a take-it-with-you toolkit so he could continue working on his home MCU projects wherever.
MCU News: May 2013 Rich Quinnell 6/11/2013 12 comments Better late than never, Rich's monthly summary of MCU news covers May's product announcements.
Board Test: JTAG's Main Purpose Rich Quinnell 6/7/2013 17 comments MCU developers are used to thinking of JTAG in the context of debugging, but the original purpose was a different kind of test, and that legacy has an effect.
Support Portable Binaries on MCUs Tyler Gilbert 5/31/2013 20 comments Adding application code to an MCU used to require recompilation or a memory management unit. Here's how to avoid both.
MCUs Igniting Creative Explosion Rich Quinnell 5/31/2013 16 comments Lowered costs and simplified development are democratizing MCU design, resulting in a burst of creativity.
MCC Welcomes New Sponsor Atmel Rich Quinnell 5/28/2013 42 comments You may have noticed a color change. That's because MCC has a new sponsor: Atmel. It won't affect our content, though.
MCC Forms Regular Discussion Groups Rich Quinnell 5/27/2013 11 comments To provide a place for ongoing discussions of key topics, MCC has devised a way to establish semi-permanent discussion groups.
Names Are Key to Good Coding Curt Carpenter 5/23/2013 91 comments Regardless of language, the way you name your variables will have a significant impact on your code's quality.
Get Started With Low-Cost ECAD Adam Carlson 5/22/2013 27 comments New MCC blogger Adam Carlson talks about ECAD tools for those coming to MCU design from other fields.
Answer the Call for ARM TechCon Rich Quinnell 5/20/2013 2 comments There is still an opportunity for you to share your knowledge of ARM-based design with the industry, by proposing a paper for the ARM TechCon.
Safe MCU Design: Testing MCUs for Class C Ryszard Milewicz 5/17/2013 7 comments In the last of a series on safety-related design, Ryszard discusses the unique features that Class C safety testing requires.
MCU News: April 2013 Rich Quinnell 5/7/2013 18 comments Rich's monthly summary of MCU-related product releases includes some of the Design West announcements he was unable to cover earlier.
Look Closer at MISRA C:2012 Mark Pitchford 5/7/2013 9 comments Mark provides some insight into the latest MISRA coding safety standard, and why it changed.
Starting Out With SBCs Nishant Sood 5/3/2013 8 comments When an MCU is not quite powerful enough, consider a single board computer.
NXP Enhancing Software Support Rich Quinnell 5/2/2013 20 comments With its recent acquisition of Code Red, NXP aims to improve developer's ability to use its MCUs right out of the box.
Dual MCU Development Camps Arising Rich Quinnell 5/1/2013 62 comments With the advent of powerful development boards and simplified software support, such as the Arduino ecosystem, MCU development may split into rapid development and power-user camps.
When Do I Need an RTOS? Didier Juges 4/26/2013 34 comments With his applications straining the bounds of 8-bit processors, Didier is considering an RTOS but is unsure if it's worth the MCU resources it consumes.
Working on ARM TechCon Rich Quinnell 4/25/2013 14 comments MCC community members can help define the technical content of upcoming trade shows.
Wednesday at Design West Rich Quinnell 4/24/2013 20 comments Company meetings fill Rich's Wednesday at the show. Anything you want him to investigate?
Tuesday at Design West Rich Quinnell 4/23/2013 36 comments Rich's show schedule is set for Tuesday. Look here for his schedule, and read the comments for his report.
Open-Source Costs Time Rich Quinnell 4/17/2013 58 comments Open-source tools and software are great if you have a limited budget, but commercial alternatives can be well worth their cost.
MCC Is Building a Tricopter Rich Quinnell 4/12/2013 64 comments Rich proposes a group design challenge: Build a tricopter capable of autonomous hovering and of movement by IR control.
Live Chat Lineup: April 2013 Rich Quinnell 4/11/2013 8 comments The live chat series starts up again, now on Fridays at two different times so you can join in more easily.
MCC Blog Index: Q1 2013 Rich Quinnell 4/9/2013 16 comments This quick guide to the blogs for the first quarter of 2013 makes it easy to browse the site.
MCU News: March 2013 Rich Quinnell 4/5/2013 54 comments Can't keep up with all the new product announcements in the MCU world? Rich's monthly summary can help.
What Are Exhibitions Good For? Mark Pitchford 4/2/2013 21 comments Tradeshows and exhibitions remain relevant in the face of online information-gathering, if you use them for the right things.
Looking Forward to Design West Rich Quinnell 3/29/2013 16 comments Rich will be at the Design West conference again this year, and it promises to be an awesome experience.
Solve the Project Maintenance Challenge Brian Carrigan 3/21/2013 18 comments Some day, someone (maybe you) will have to go back to an old project of yours and try to figure out how it worked and how to change it. Planning for project maintenance will pay off handsomely.
Holiday Project Update Rich Quinnell 3/20/2013 44 comments Rich finally got his TV photo frame working. But it was a frustrating experience.
Information Gems Hide in MCC Reader Boards Rich Quinnell 3/15/2013 7 comments The reader message boards on the Microcontroller Central site are a sometimes overlooked resource that can contain valuable tips and insights.
Tips for Getting Started on a New MCU Nicolás Cheker 3/14/2013 67 comments You'll probably need to use many different MCU architectures in your design life. Here are some guides to quickly getting up to speed on a new one.
Prime Numbers Can Help Trace Your Code Curt Carpenter 3/4/2013 16 comments Using a table of prime numbers and multiplying them at key points in code can yield information that helps you trace program execution.
Cortex-M3 Context Switching Helps RTOS Development Tyler Gilbert 2/21/2013 20 comments Processors that lack a memory management unit can still offer real-time response and task switching by relying on capabilities built into a processor such as the Cortex-M3 or -M4.
Safe Software Requires MCU Component Testing Ryszard Milewicz 2/19/2013 23 comments Parts of this series have described safe-software requirements and software architecture. Now in Part 3 I'll explain what you should know about MCU testing.
Free Tools Aid Software Test Rich Quinnell 1/25/2013 19 comments Cost has kept a lot of developers from using automated software test tools, but there are open-source alternatives.
Moving to Linux for Launchpad Curt Carpenter 1/22/2013 19 comments TI doesn't officially support the board and tool combination Curt Carpenter is trying, but he found a solution.
Dynamic Analysis Remains Vital in MCU Design Mark Pitchford 1/18/2013 12 comments Old-time software developers used to just keep trying to run their code until they were happy with the results. Such dynamic testing is a lot more comprehensive and informative today.
Barriers to ARM's MCU Domination Rich Quinnell 1/16/2013 26 comments MCU vendors are increasingly embracing the ARM architecture, but will it end up dominating the market? Rich thinks not.
It's Time for C++ in MCU Design Brian Carrigan 1/4/2013 60 comments As developers move to more powerful MCUs, they should consider moving to a more powerful programming language.
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