Embedded Systems
Embedded systems combine computing, sensors, and actuators to perform dedicated tasks—often under strict power and timing limits. This tag takes a system view: hardware selection, OS and middleware choices, real-time behavior, and lifecycle maintenance. We cover graphics stacks for HMIs, field-updatable firmware, partitioning safety-critical from non-critical code, and designing for observability and remote diagnostics. Reference checklists help teams converge on reliable, serviceable products. The emphasis is on shipping: architecture patterns that reduce surprises when units leave the lab.
How to Evaluate a Board Support Package Before Choosing an SBC
A hands-on BSP evaluation checklist for industrial SBC selection, covering source access, clean builds, kernel maintenance, drivers, recovery, security, …
Designing Protected DC Power Inputs for Industrial SBCs
An engineering guide to protected 12 V and 24 V DC inputs for industrial SBCs, including reverse polarity, surge, EFT, inrush, brownout, TVS selection, and …
Long-Term Availability for Industrial SBCs: How to Plan a 10-Year Product
A practical guide to industrial SBC lifecycle planning, covering longevity claims, PCNs, EOL risk, BOM control, software maintenance, last-time buys, and …
SBC vs SOM vs COM: Choosing the Right Embedded Computing Form
A practical SBC vs SOM vs COM comparison covering carrier boards, customization, cost, thermal design, lifecycle risk, and the point where modular hardware pays …
What Is an Industrial SBC? Features, Use Cases, and Selection Criteria
An engineer-focused explanation of industrial single-board computers, including key features, real selection criteria, common use cases, and validation checks.
NXP i.MX8M Plus Industrial Applications: Vision, HMI, Gateways, and Edge AI
A practical guide to NXP i.MX8M Plus industrial applications, including machine vision, HMIs, gateways, edge AI, CAN FD, TSN Ethernet, camera input, …
Raspberry Pi CM4 vs Industrial ARM SBC: Prototype Convenience or Production Reliability?
A practical comparison of Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 and industrial ARM SBCs for embedded products, covering cost, lifecycle, I/O, thermals, software, …
Industrial SBC for HMI Panels: Building a Reliable Operator Interface
A practical guide to selecting an industrial SBC for HMI panels, covering display interfaces, touch, Linux vs Android, boot time, thermals, storage, …
Industrial SBC for Smart Transportation: Rugged Edge Computing on the Move
A practical guide to industrial SBC selection for smart transportation, covering vibration, wide temperature, CAN, GNSS, LTE/5G, cameras, power input, storage, …
Industrial SBC for Digital Signage: Reliable Media Playback Beyond Consumer Hardware
A practical guide to selecting industrial SBCs for digital signage, covering display outputs, video decode, storage, Android vs Linux, remote updates, thermals, …
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