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Linus Torvalds on a "debug session from hell" in the Linux Intel Xe GPU driver:

AI did much of the grunt work and "enormously helped" but repeatedly concluded the bug was impossible.

A nice example of AI as a tool, not a replacement for engineering.

https://t.co/ShGHT0kTHi

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A 30-year-old article on finite state machines in Forth that still feels relevant to embedded software today.

The neat idea: turn the state-transition table itself into executable structure, rather than a pile of conditionals.

https://t.co/It6bjqLrO7

[Vivek Galatage @vivekgalatage]

After the beginner-friendly roadmap from the previous post, here comes a comprehensive ebook: Embedded Systems - Shape The World.

https://t.co/d2gJ8ZXgqc

[Embedded Systems @embedsys]

@controlpaths Great photo!

[Pablo T. @controlpaths]

Today is (also) about HW

[Embedded Systems @embedsys]

Is it time to revisit microkernels?

With today's hardware and growing emphasis on safety and isolation, are the classic arguments against microkernels still valid?

Worth a read for anyone working on embedded or safety-critical systems.

https://t.co/mmI4C0oLV1

[Embedded Systems @embedsys]

The SDK is part of your power budget.

Same ESP32-C6.
Same workload.
Different power consumption.

A nice reminder that firmware architecture matters just as much as hardware when optimising battery-powered designs.

https://t.co/Lnf4fsRD1t

[Embedded Systems @embedsys]

Inside BMW’s latest infotainment platform: Snapdragon SA8155P, automotive Ethernet, APIX, safety MCU and more. An excellent hardware teardown for anyone interested in embedded systems and automotive electronics. https://t.co/6VxTZ4HHJV

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Labelled data is scarce for embedded vision.

SemSim uses semantic similarity to improve semi-supervised image segmentation. An interesting idea with applications beyond medical imaging.

https://t.co/ROpcjVFqfM

#EmbeddedAI #ComputerVision

[Embedded Systems @embedsys]

Running DOOM is cool. Building the CPU that runs it is cooler.

This write-up follows the journey from designing a custom RISC-V processor to FPGA implementation and using DOOM to validate the design.

Excellent hardware/software co-design read.

https://t.co/FaqyrCMx2v

[Embedded Systems Jobs @embedsysjobs]

Is your company currently hiring for an embedded systems role?

Reply with a link to the opening and any relevant context.

If you’re not, we’d appreciate a repost for visibility.

#EmbeddedSystems #Firmware #Hiring

[Vivek Galatage @vivekgalatage]

Embedded Software Engineering 101

https://t.co/iJK7IsFlK8

[Embedded Systems @embedsys]

Origami meets electronics: researchers created conductive circuit traces by folding and cutting a liquid-metal-impregnated paper-like material. An intriguing approach for rapid prototyping, STEM education, and interactive paper devices. https://t.co/GMnnsmB692

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EMiX extends FPGA emulation beyond the limits of a single board by partitioning RISC-V SoCs across multiple interconnected FPGAs. The authors demonstrate a Linux-capable 64-core system spanning 8 FPGAs and plan to open-source the framework.

https://t.co/vvVEy7GPB3

#RISCV #FPGA

[Embedded Systems @embedsys]

A remarkable piece of embedded systems history: in 2001, a tiny web server was embedded in a preserved housefly. More than a technical feat, it’s a thought-provoking exploration of technology, media art, and ethics. https://t.co/u8vwPJCzHW

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How do breakpoints even work? https://t.co/fue4CkT9Vk

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Why malloc is doing more than I asked for https://t.co/kZzN3Iy3ZM

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If you're writing embedded firmware in C, this free book deserves a place in your library.

Modern C by Jens Gustedt i not an embedded book but it'll make you a better embedded developer.
Free PDF: https://t.co/ocTygJu9Rk

[Embedded Systems @embedsys]

From spinning platters to firmware internals: a fascinating look at how hard drives really work. If you're into embedded systems, firmware analysis, or hardware hacking, this is worth your time
https://t.co/RkuDImaCTg
#embedded #firmware #JTAG by @Grimdoomer

[Embedded Systems @embedsys]

NASA still maintains some of the Voyager spacecraft code in a 1970s-era programming language that almost nobody on Earth fully understands anymore, and the handful of engineers who do are now in their 80s

https://t.co/UHGMT8bR6r