Learning Guide to IoT A learning guide for IoT (Internet of Things) will help understand the basic concepts, tools, technologies, and steps involved in building IoT solutions. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate through the different aspects of IoT: Introduction to IoT Definition: IoT refers to a network of physical devices, vehicles, appliances,…
How MicroSD cards power embedded systems and applications
MicroSD cards are widely used with single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson Nano (the 2 and 4GB variants), and Odroid. In addition to single-board computers, various embedded devices rely on MicroSD cards for storage, data logging, firmware updates, and booting operating systems. MicroSD cards are cost-effective, offering the lowest per-gigabyte cost among…
What AI acceleration techniques are used for embedded devices?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer confined to data centers. Today, AI is widely used and implemented in edge devices, smartphones, and embedded systems. This has been made possible through hardware and software acceleration methods that work together within embedded systems. It’s now feasible to run small machine-learning models on low-power, resource-constrained microcontroller units without…
How do smart TVs work as embedded systems?
Televisions have been presenting video content since the 1930s. At first, they were only used to broadcast programs by receiving and displaying over-the-air television signals. Eventually, they began displaying recorded content from VHS tapes, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. In 2007, Samsung introduced the first smart LCD TV, “Bordeaux.” This smart TV featured built-in Wi-Fi connectivity…
How to design a wireless joystick dc motor controller using ATtiny85 and Arduino
In this project, we’ll design a wireless joystick dc motor controller using ATtiny85 and Arduino. It will offer a long range, operating up to 1 km. (You can learn how to control the joystick’s motor speed and direction using Arduino in this article.) Wireless joystick controls for dc motors are used in many industrial, domestic,…
STMicroelectronics expands STM32U5 series for IoT and embedded applications
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has expanded its STM32 family of advanced microcontrollers (MCUs) with extra STM32U5 devices that raise performance while squeezing power consumption for longer runtimes and energy efficiency. The STM32U5 has also received NIST embedded random-number entropy source certification — the industry’s first to…
STMicroelectronics and Sensory Inc. to partner on embedded speech-recognition technology
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and Sensory Inc., a provider of embedded speech-recognition technology and an ST Authorized Partner, are collaborating on a new project. The partnership will enable the STM32 microcontroller (MCU) user community to develop and prototype intuitive voice-based user interfaces for a wide range…
STMicroelectronics launches GSMA-compliant eSIMs for M2M applications
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced mass-market availability of its ST4SIM, eSIM (embedded SIM) ICs for machine-to-machine (M2M) applications through e-distribution. ST’s industrial eSIMs provide all the services needed to connect IoT devices to cellular networks. They are ideal for applications such as machinery condition monitoring and…