This installment starts a new segment of lessons about state machines. The subject conceptually continues the event-driven theme and is one of my favorites [1,2]. Today, you’ll learn what event-driven state machines are and, equally importantly, what ...

Virtualization, the process of abstracting physical hardware by creating multiple virtual machines (VMs) with independent operating systems and tasks, has been in computing since the 1960s. Now, with the need to optimize the utilization of large AI and DSP ...

At the start of the year, I highlighted key trends in 5 Embedded Software Trends to Watch in 2024, predicting the forces shaping the industry. As the year unfolded, many of these trends indeed drove significant change. Now, as we reflect, it’s ...

At embedded world 2024, automotive suppliers announced several significant advances to support the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and AI to enhance safety, performance and efficiency. The SDV and AI automotive market is expected to reach $ ...

Gain insights into the changing role of NAND flash storage in modern automotive systems, from predictive maintenance to data-centric functionalities. Explore the specific NAND flash storage form factors crucial for various automotive applications ...

Satyabrata Pradhan has been honored with a 2025 Global Recognition Award for his exceptional leadership in automotive embedded systems technology, transforming mobility solutions, and establishing new industry standards for safety and system integration ...

Embedding chips into stacked-die assemblies is creating thermal dissipation challenges that can reduce the reliability and lifespan of these devices, a growing problem as chipmakers begin cramming chiplets into advanced packages with thinner substrates ...

Next-generation automotive systems are advancing beyond the limits of currently available technologies. The addition of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and other advanced features requires greater processing power and increased connectivity ...

During Computex 2025, NXP not only featured a keynote speech on edge AI development by Jens Hinrichsen, executive vice president and general manager of Analog and Automotive Embedded Systems, but also showcased various solutions across automotive ...

It might surprise you that only about 44% of embedded systems projects are delivered on time. Despite technological advancements and project management techniques, that percentage has changed very little in the last 20 years. In fact, teams may just be ...