Solving deterministic dynamic memory allocation issues

This article details the problems and an approach to deterministic dynamic memory allocation.

Employing Blackfin processors for USB 2.0 designs

The competitive nature of the consumer electronics market demands constant innovation. Blackfin processors are helping embedded designers to meet these design needs.

Welcoming Android, other OS to embedded systems

Initially introduced for handsets, Android is a disruptive tech. But it has much wider potential, as demands for high functionality and lower power consumption are reconciled.

Decoding Data Matrix 2D barcode on a Blackfin processor

The decoding of Data Matrix 2D barcode on the low footprint Blackfin processor is discussed. Different approaches to decode 2D barcode with and without high latency L2 memory are explained.

Making source code sharable across platforms

Model-based design makes it possible to develop source code for multiple compilers, languages and underlying platforms from a common design.

Investigating image processing with functional testing

When circuit and software reverse engineering are not possible because of time and budget constraints, we turn to functional testing.

Is open source just a fad?

1235502026358 reacts: "Not at all... The only way to connect us is through dialogue, that is through open source..."

                            

RTL for chirp modulator in radar

Silversoftit says, "I need to perform a chirp modulator for radar applications. Is there someone that can provide me a rtl (vhdl or ver

Blood pressure monitor with PSoC

This application note demonstrates how to build a non-invasive blood pressure monitor using the PSoC.

Triaxial accelerometer detects specific motion patterns

Bosch Sensortec has achieved what it claims is the smallest triaxial digital accelerometer at 2mm x 2mm x 0.98mm.