Embedded system developers have a wide range of operating systems available to them today. Of course, the most straightforward operating system is to have no operating system! However, many systems ...

No matter how simple or complex the embedded system, there are five key characteristics that developers should monitor closely. A few are obvious, such as RAM and ROM usage. There are others, however, ...

Embedded computer systems must be fast and efficient. Researchers have created a new modeling framework that lets designers strike the best balance between static, reconfigurable and analogue hardware ...

Any electronic system that uses a computer chip but is not a general-purpose desktop or laptop computer, tablet or smartphone. Embedded systems use microcontrollers (MCUs), microprocessors (MPUs) or ...

Windows Embedded is the version of Windows designed exclusively for embedded computer systems such as kiosk computers, arcade machines, ATMs and other point-of-service computers. Windows Embedded is ...

Embedded systems are increasingly prevalent in nearly every aspect of human life. Innovations made possible by embedded systems are making our lives healthier, safer, cleaner, and more stimulating.

The Internet of Things may get a boost from new research at North Carolina State University that makes embedded computer systems cheaper and less power hungry. Electrical and computer engineers at ...

Considering the pervasiveness of embedded computer systems and the growth of sophisticated cyber attacks, securing those systems is a rising priority. That presents a problem for the Air Force, which ...

Electrical and computer engineers have developed a new technique for creating less-expensive, low-power embedded systems -- the computing devices found in everything from thermostats to automobiles.