CPU Performance Metrics in Embedded Systems: MIPS, DMIPS, CoreMark, MHz, FLOPS, and What Actually Matters
Jun 27, 2026 · 18 min read
A practical engineer-friendly guide to CPU and MCU performance metrics in embedded systems. Learn what MHz, MIPS, DMIPS, CoreMark, CoreMark/MHz, and FLOPS really mean, when they help, when they mislead, and how to select the right processor for real workloads.
Understanding Light in Technology: From Infrared to Ultraviolet and Beyond
Jun 27, 2026 · 13 min read
A practical beginner-friendly engineering guide to the electromagnetic spectrum and how infrared, visible, ultraviolet, lasers, and optical sensors are used in embedded systems, machine vision, industrial automation, and modern products.
Battery Technologies Explained: Types, Charging Methods, BMS Design, and Real-World Applications
Jun 24, 2026 · 16 min read
A practical engineering guide to battery technologies, charging methods, and battery management systems (BMS), with comparison tables and real-world embedded applications.
Electric Motors in Embedded Systems: DC, Servo, Stepper, BLDC and Beyond
Jun 22, 2026 · 20 min read
A comprehensive technical guide to electric motors used in embedded systems: DC, BLDC, stepper, servo, and more. Learn how each motor works, when to use them, required drivers, control methods, and practical applications for robotics, automotive, and industrial embedded systems.
Communication Protocols and Interfaces Explained: SPI, I2C, UART, USART, CAN, Ethernet, USB, RS-232, RS-485 and More
Jun 21, 2026 · 23 min read
A practical engineer-friendly guide to communication protocols and interfaces in modern embedded systems, including UART, USART, SPI, I2C, CAN, CAN FD, RS-232, RS-485, USB, Ethernet, LIN, Modbus, and MQTT.
How to Win Friends and Influence People: Lessons From a Timeless Classic
Jun 14, 2026 · 8 min read
Why Dale Carnegie's 1936 masterpiece remains essential reading today: timeless lessons on human psychology, communication, and building meaningful relationships.
S19 File Format (Motorola S-Record): Complete Practical Guide for Embedded Firmware and Bootloaders
Jun 13, 2026 · 11 min read
A practical engineering guide to the S19 (Motorola S-record) file format: structure, checksum, record types, toolchain generation, STM32 workflows, UDS flashing context, and bootloader troubleshooting.
Monolithic vs Microservices vs Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
Jun 6, 2026 · 6 min read
A practical guide to understanding the most common software architecture styles, their advantages, disadvantages, and when to use each one.
GitHub Copilot for Developers: Step-by-Step Approach Instead of Asking for Everything at Once
May 31, 2026 · 5 min read
Real experience using GitHub Copilot daily: why breaking work into small steps beats asking for everything at once.
What Is a Reverse Proxy? A Simple Beginner Guide with Docker and Nginx
May 24, 2026 · 3 min read
A beginner-friendly explanation of reverse proxy, with a local Docker Compose and Nginx example using a configurable .env file.