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Qt and QML for embedded HMIs
When Qt/QML makes sense on embedded Linux and when a lighter stack is the better choice.
Embedded LinuxOpenWrt as an embedded Linux platform
When a router platform becomes a professional base for IoT gateways, networking and connected products.
IoT and positioningGPS and GNSS in embedded systems
Modules, NMEA, antennas and practical criteria for adding positioning to connected devices.
Embedded securityEmbedded hardware security
TPM, TrustZone, secure enclaves and secure boot for protecting firmware, keys and data.
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A practical update architecture with signing, verification, staged rollout and rollback.
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Embedded Linux and IoT gateways
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Edge AI, models on microcontrollers, NPU acceleration and architecture trade-offs.
Embedded AI and TinyMLHMI, LVGL and embedded interfaces
Practical choices for embedded GUIs, touch displays and graphics frameworks.
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Utilities for firmware analysis, memory maps and embedded diagnostics directly from the browser.
Latest published articles
Bluetooth Channel Sounding: precise and secure distance measurement for embedded IoT
Bluetooth Channel Sounding brings more reliable distance measurement than RSSI to Bluetooth LE, enabling secure access, asset tracking, IoT devices, wearables and industrial embedded systems.
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5G RedCap for embedded IoT: benefits and roadmap for connected products
5G RedCap brings 5G to IoT devices that do not need full eMBB modems: gateways, industrial sensors, cameras, wearables and asset trackers. Here is how to evaluate it for embedded, firmware and connected products.
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Post-quantum cryptography for embedded and IoT: secure boot, TLS and OTA
Post-quantum cryptography is no longer theory: NIST, the EU, OpenSSL and ST are pushing ML-KEM and ML-DSA into embedded and IoT. Here is what changes for TLS, secure boot, OTA and product lifecycle, with concrete trade-offs for MCUs, Linux gateways and compliance.
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eBPF on embedded Linux: advanced diagnostics and security for edge devices
eBPF makes the Linux kernel observable and programmable in a controlled way. On embedded systems, it can help diagnose issues, monitor traffic, strengthen security and reduce debugging time on deployed devices.
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ESP-IDF 6.0 migration: how to upgrade ESP32 firmware without production regressions
ESP-IDF 6.0 changes Picolibc, PSA Crypto, legacy drivers, build workflows and OTA. Here is how to assess risk before upgrading ESP32 firmware in production.
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U.S. Cyber Trust Mark: what IoT firmware teams should prepare
What the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark means for IoT and embedded product teams: firmware updates, secure boot, vulnerability handling and documentation.
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QUIC in embedded systems: when it makes sense over TCP and UDP
A practical view of QUIC for embedded Linux, gateways and IoT devices: latency, TLS integration, multiplexing, complexity and real use cases.
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Secure OTA Firmware Updates with Rollback: A/B Partitions, Bootloader Strategy and Lifecycle
A practical architecture guide for OTA firmware updates with rollback, A/B partitions, image validation and production-safe embedded device lifecycle management.
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