A guide to using Direct Memory Access in Embedded Systems – Part Two
The first part of this article looked at why DMA is important and how DMA can be used in a system.
A guide to using Direct Memory Access in Embedded Systems – Part One
In the first part of this two part article we will look at why DMA is used and the benefits it can bring for overall system performance.
VxWorks Development – when hardware doesn’t support Ethernet
Since its earliest days, one of the key features of Wind River's VxWorks real-time operating system has been its support for networking. But what happens when the target hardware doesn't support Ethernet?
A Real-Time Operating System on the Raspberry Pi
Getting an RTOS to run on the Raspberry Pi provides some interesting technical challenges, albeit challenges we have seen on different real-world projects over the years.
Embedded Software Skills: Staying Ahead of the Curve
As embedded software developers, keeping our skills up to date is a continuous challenge, but it's essential for us to exceed the needs of our customers. Here is a flavour of how we at Pebble Bay stay ahead of the curve.
What is Embedded Software?
Embedded software allows many of the advanced functions that are common in modern devices. Whilst embedded software can be very simple, it can also be very sophisticated in applications such as process control systems, military weaponry and airplanes.
Device Developers Conference 2014
Embedded software development specialists Pebble Bay spoke at this year's UK Device Developers Conference 2014 held in Manchester on the 3rd June 2014.
VxWorks 7 – Our view
A new version of Wind River’s VxWorks real time operating system has been launched to help manufacturers of embedded devices take advantage of the unique opportunities posed by the ‘Internet of Things’.
Pebble Bay to present at Device Developers Conference 2014
Embedded software development specialists Pebble Bay Consulting Limited have announced they will be speaking at this year’s UK Device Developers' Conference.