The next step in the system level of the design described in Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 of this series is to map out the communications between the various tasks and peripherals in the system.

The next area of information to extract from the requirements document relates to communication pathways, both within the system and between the system and any external systems—specifically, ...

Reliable programs need to be tested and checked before problems occur. Static and dynamic analysis should be in every embedded developer's toolbox. Many developers employ code coverage tools but ...

What are the five primary and interconnected design decisions that must be addressed during the hardware design cycle? Embedded hardware designers face a wide range of design challenges and options ...