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In this article, learn about the different considerations that go into choosing the right microprocessing unit (MPU) for…

In this article, learn about the different considerations that go into choosing the right microprocessing unit (MPU) for industrial human-machine interface (HMI) applications.

OT (operational technology) and IT (informational technology) may have different real-time needs, but they're merged in…

OT (operational technology) and IT (informational technology) may have different real-time needs, but they're merged in the TSN (time-sensitive networking) Ethernet-based standards. Learn about the theory and hardware involved in implementing TSN in industrial network design.

This article provides an introduction to microcontroller power management concepts. The NXP i.MX RT500 family of…

This article provides an introduction to microcontroller power management concepts. The NXP i.MX RT500 family of crossover MCUs will be used to provide examples of how these power management concepts can be employed by embedded developers in their applications.

Learn about multi-threaded programs, developing applications using the XOS real-time operating system, resource sharing…

Learn about multi-threaded programs, developing applications using the XOS real-time operating system, resource sharing with semaphores, and how NXP's i.MX RT500 family of microcontrollers help engineers design DSP-enabled smart devices.

"Edge intelligence" is becoming more accessible—even to those designers without formal data science training—as new…

"Edge intelligence" is becoming more accessible—even to those designers without formal data science training—as new hardware becomes available.

In this article, learn about the heterogeneous graphics pipeline of the i.MX RT1170 MCU and its three main graphics…

In this article, learn about the heterogeneous graphics pipeline of the i.MX RT1170 MCU and its three main graphics acceleration engines.

This article discusses the use of an encoder to ensure accurate ongoing tracking of a motor's rotor shaft and the key…

This article discusses the use of an encoder to ensure accurate ongoing tracking of a motor's rotor shaft and the key factors that will help in the selection of the encoder based on different parameters.

Michael Knight, president of TSG, offers a look into how the semiconductor shortage for automotive production is a…

Michael Knight, president of TSG, offers a look into how the semiconductor shortage for automotive production is a multifaceted issue years in the making.

This article discusses some concepts for ensuring motion detector designs will be robust to external disturbances by…

This article discusses some concepts for ensuring motion detector designs will be robust to external disturbances by presenting an infrared detector assembly that can significantly reduce the parts count and improve product performance and reliability. 

Leveraging board-level cameras offer a variety of benefits. To help identify the right mix of features and design…

Leveraging board-level cameras offer a variety of benefits. To help identify the right mix of features and design elements, here are some factors to consider when selecting and designing in an embedded machine vision camera.

Learn about the benefits of time-sensitive networking (TSN) and how engineers use it to ensure that an industrial system…

Learn about the benefits of time-sensitive networking (TSN) and how engineers use it to ensure that an industrial system is ready for the future. This article focuses on three members of the set of TSN standards.

This article investigates the Transform Engine, another part of the PowerQuad, which enables the LPC55S69 MCU to compute…

This article investigates the Transform Engine, another part of the PowerQuad, which enables the LPC55S69 MCU to compute a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT).

Learn about the widely used methods for filtering and processing data samples in the time domain while taking a closer…

Learn about the widely used methods for filtering and processing data samples in the time domain while taking a closer look at the Dual Biquad IIR engine of the PowerQuad unit in the LPC55S69 MCU. 

This article explores the IEC 60730 Class B standard for functional safety to address both mechanical and electrical…

This article explores the IEC 60730 Class B standard for functional safety to address both mechanical and electrical design in appliances. Learn what the standard entails and controllers to help meet these standards.

In this article, learn about the PowerQuad co-processor and its role in performing CPU-heavy tasks to allow the Arm…

In this article, learn about the PowerQuad co-processor and its role in performing CPU-heavy tasks to allow the Arm Cortex-M33 cores to execute other tasks in the LPC55S69 MCU.

Learn how to use Fusion 360 to develop digital drawings, 3D renderings, and animations to help in the creations of…

Learn how to use Fusion 360 to develop digital drawings, 3D renderings, and animations to help in the creations of complex designs.

Learn how the i.MX 8M Plus applications processor enables edge computing, speeding up machine learning for a variety of…

Learn how the i.MX 8M Plus applications processor enables edge computing, speeding up machine learning for a variety of applications including industrial tasks.

In this article, learn how Fusion 360 allows multiple teams, decision-makers, and stakeholders to view and work on…

In this article, learn how Fusion 360 allows multiple teams, decision-makers, and stakeholders to view and work on projects while safeguarding sensitive data.

NXP’s i.MX 8M Plus applications processor enables machine learning and intelligent vision for consumer applications and…

NXP’s i.MX 8M Plus applications processor enables machine learning and intelligent vision for consumer applications and the industrial edge. Learn about the features of this processor and how it can be used in embedded vision systems.