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If you're moving from an earlier version of VxWorks to VxWorks 7 you might be wondering: how do I build a bootrom? This post explains how the boot mechanism has changed for VxWorks 7 and what that means particularly for projects based on custom-designed hardware.  You should read this if you're going to migrate a

  I2C is normally thought of as being a straightforward and easy-to-use interface, but there are some pitfalls that can catch the unwary.  In this post I'm going to explain one of them and give some practical advice that will help you avoid being caught out. What is I2C? First of all, to re-cap: I2C

The ability to connect, communicate with, and remotely manage immense numbers of networked, automated devices via the internet has now permeated all areas of our lives. However, against a wider backdrop of increasing cyber fraud and online crime, our growing reliance on interconnected devices is raising serious concerns about security.

The importance of readability is not just about aesthetics and beautiful code – although that plays a part – but it relates directly to the overall lifecycle cost of software.

We're optimistic about the future of embedded design as a profession. As better tools become available, the demands on embedded system designers are growing equally as fast, or even faster.