A real-time operating system (RTOS) is designed to serve real-time applications and is often deployed on embedded systems. The Zephyr Project is a scalable RTOS with complete support for multiple hardware architectures. Zephyr is an ideal candidate for an embedded system for applications requiring support for the latest I/O and networking features. The Zephyr kernel…

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Flowcharts and system diagrams are an important part of the illustration of complicated systems and algorithms; however, they can be misleading if they are not properly prepared. The most important concept to keep in mind when creating a flowchart is to make them easy to understand. Consistent design With that in mind, make sure to…

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In a previous blog post, we gave tips on writing efficient embedded C code. In this continuation post, you will find more useful advice on writing the most efficient code possible for the embedded space. Perhaps the most important tip for non-novice embedded C programmers is to make sure that you know your architecture and…

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When writing code for embedded systems, when processor power efficiency is a very important factor, compiler optimizations are one very important method of writing efficient code. Understanding compiler optimizations can help you write more efficient code that runs important operations faster, reducing the power usage of your embedded systems and thus extending their battery life….

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IoT and AI are making a huge impact. The combination of AI and IoT brings the AIoT – AI of Things – that delivers intelligent and connected systems that are capable of self-correcting and self-healing themselves. Cloud computing provided key aspects to connected systems – property, storage, and encryption. With an always-on design, cloud computing enabled multiple devices to seamlessly connect and these cloud…

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Azure, Microsoft’s cloud computing platform, allows plant managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to easily manage their IIoT deployments. Azure offers tools to help secure IIoT services by providing certificate management and group policy applications. The Azure platform offers any developer with experience in Microsoft technologies to leverage their existing expertise to develop cross-platform IIoT technologies….

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A new SPARC module is available from Advantech, the SOM-2569. This small form factor integrated system is ultra low power and features the latest Intel Atom E3900, SATA, USB3.0, and SMBus and I2C for I/O. Here at Robotiquality we have made extensive use of these devices in our IIoT prototypes. Contact us to find out…

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There are many common cybersecurity problems present in current IIoT devices. We recommend you read the article linked below to find out how to investigate if any of your IIoT devices suffer from the most common security flaws, as they are easy to investigate and fix. At Robotiquality, our consultants are experts in IIoT security….

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A few alarming statistics will help place this critical topic in context: By 2020, 25% of cybersecurity attacks will target IIoT applications. There has been a 3,198% increase in IIoT cybersecurity attack in the last 3 years. $3.62 million is the average cost of a breach of IIoT cybersecurity. Here at Robotiquality, we are intimately…

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A report on the state of the Actuators Market through 2024 was recently published that predicts this market will grow by an impressive compound annual growth rate of 8.6% (from $49.2 billion to $74.5 billion). Key takeaways from the report are: Advancement in the actuators market is driven by rising demand for industrial automation Pneumatic…

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