Embedded software developers have typically avoided hardware abstraction layers (HAL) by claiming that they decrease performance and increase code complexity. Unfortunately, when developers adopt a HAL, a vendor-provided HAL often doesn’t abstract the hardware and still guarantees tight coupling to … The post 5 Surprising Ways a Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) Can Transform Your Projects first appeared on Beningo Embedded Group ..read more

Development boards are critical tools every embedded software developer leverages to help accelerate their development. At the start of the development cycle, developers don’t have access to production hardware to test their software. Instead, they must rely on simulation techniques … The post Introduction to the NXP MCX N FRDM Board first appeared on Beningo Embedded Group ..read more

Makefiles are a fundamental tool that every embedded software developer needs to understand. Even if you use an Eclipse-based IDE, a makefile is generated behind the scenes to build your object files and invoke your linker. As more teams adopt … The post 5 Tips for Writing Makefiles to Compile Embedded Software first appeared on Beningo Embedded Group ..read more

Summary This podcast episode discusses using bare metal and real-time operating systems (RTOS) in embedded systems development. It highlights the steady adoption of RTOS in the industry and the continued relevance of bare metal development, particularly in 8-bit microcontrollers. The … The post THE EMBEDDED FRONTIER PODCAST Episode #0002 – Baremetal, POSIX, and the Future of RTOS first appeared on Beningo Embedded Group ..read more

If you are building an embedded system today, you are probably creating a connected one. The IoT has permeated nearly every industry. Connected devices open a value gate that allows companies to continuously deliver new features to their customers while … The post Accelerating Development using NXP MCX Microcontrollers first appeared on Beningo Embedded Group ..read more

The embedded systems industry is evolving at a rapid pace. Just a few years ago, most embedded products were disconnected systems that used bare-metal scheduling techniques. Today, the drive to connect devices and add intelligence at the edge is revolutionizing … The post A sneak peek at the 2024 Embedded Online Conference first appeared on Beningo Embedded Group ..read more

Want to watch this episode instead? Check it out on our YouTube channel here! Chapters 0:00 – Getting Started in Embedded Systems 2:06 – Fascinating Developments in the Industry 10:24 – AI as a Tool for Embedded Developers 29:08 – AI … The post THE EMBEDDED FRONTIER EPISODE #0001 Max the Magnificent’s AI Emporium first appeared on Beningo Embedded Group ..read more

There comes a time in every development cycle when you must choose the foundation on which your software will be built. While there are many options, they typically fall into three categories: bare metal, real-time operating systems (RTOS), or general-purpose … The post How to choose between bare metal, RTOS, and GPOS first appeared on Beningo Embedded Group ..read more

Want to watch this episode instead? Check it out on our YouTube channel here! Chapters 0:00 – Introduction and Reflection on the Embedded Software Industry 2:14 – Trend 1: Leveraging AI to Develop Embedded Systems 11:53 – Trend 2: Improving … The post The Embedded Frontier Episode #0000 Embedded Software Trends for 2024 first appeared on Beningo Embedded Group ..read more

Open-source software is either viewed as a cheap, fast alternative to quick functionality integrated into an embedded system or viewed as the devil that will trip you up and cause problems to the unsuspecting development team. The use of open-source … The post 5 Steps to Integrating Open-Source Software in Your Embedded Application first appeared on Beningo Embedded Group ..read more