The line between middleware and application software is blurred, which is why this chapter introduces both together. Middleware is software that has been abstracted out of the application layer for a ...

Discover the essentials of embedded software and how hardware engineers can efficiently handle software responsibilities.

The two most common transport layer protocols are the transmission control protocol (TCP) and the user datagram protocol (UDP). One of the main differences between the two protocols is reliability.

Where code meets reality, embedded systems come at that intersection, demanding precision, efficiency, and careful planning.

Electronic products that use a microcontroller have become so complex today that they commonly use a real-time operating system (RTOS). An RTOS can manage low-level resources and time, improving the ...

CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCC Embedded, experts in software for securely storing and communicating embedded data, has added support for the Xilinx Zynq®-7000 All Programmable system-on-chip ...

What are the main issues behind the “painful” process of embedded-systems design? Shortages of resources, components, and talent plague the design process. How the instability of toolsets and driver ...

Members can download this article in PDF format. The design, integration, and deployment of embedded-system software presents many challenges related to the operating system, development environment, ...

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In the world of embedded systems, the language debate is alive and well. For years, C has dominated this space, its minimalistic design and low-level control giving embedded engineers the tools to ...