One of the last things the Linux kernel does during system boot is mount the root filesystem. The Linux kernel dictates no filesystem structure, but user space applications expect to find files with ...

Embedded hardware and software design tends to be more difficult because of time and resource constraints. Real-time operating systems are the norm. Wayne Wolf attempts to address this space and does ...

Configuration is the first step in building a kernel. There are many ways and various options to choose from. The kernel will generate a .config file at the end of the process and generate a series of ...

National Instruments' Business and Technology Fellow Mike Santori discusses how field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are changing the way engineers design, prototype and deploy embedded systems.

Development cycles have shortened dramatically. So much so that there is no longer enough time to devise computer-powered applications starting with a standalone computer or processor. Consequently, ...

The embedded systems industry has been going through some rapid changes as modern software techniques are finding their way into our industry. While the specific techniques that will transform your ...

Printed circuit board (PCB) design is a complex endeavor, but it’s more manageable when you have access to the right tools. Numerous companies now offer PCB design tools that allow collaboration ...