I have been closely following the trajectory of RISC-V for some time now. The buzz surrounding this architecture is hard to ignore, as it promises a new era of freedom in processor design. My interest recently…
I've been knee-deep in embedded systems and embedded firmware development since the late 90s back when 8-bit microcontrollers were still kings and debuggers were luxury items most of us couldn't afford. Recently, I was working with…
One of my favorite creators on YouTube is Destin, of SmarterEveryDay fame. A few years ago, this mysterious object in the corner of his videos caught my eye. Every so often, the lights moved in what…
I’ve spent over 20 years helping companies build embedded systems, from quick proof-of-concept demos to production hardware. Along the way, I’ve seen what makes projects succeed and what makes them fail. If you’re starting an embedded…
A client recently came to me with a DDR4 issue on a brand new board, having trouble bringing up its DDR4. I started by reviewing their software and controller configuration, all looked good. The board had…