Explainers

Conceptual articles that break down complex automotive systems or technologies.

Beginner's Guide: Understanding Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs)

WSNs: Small, wireless sensors that talk to each other, collecting vital data from the world. Essential for smart systems & intelligent vehicles

Understanding Sensors: From Analogue & Digital To MEMS & Smart Sensors

Learn about the types of sensors, including the differences between analogue, digital, MEMS, and smart sensors.

Microcontroller Peripherals: GPIO, Timers, ADC, UART & More

Learn MCU peripherals: GPIO, Timers, ADC, UART, I2C, SPI. Understand your microcontroller's full potential for real-world interaction!

Beginner's Guide to Microcontroller Architectures: ARM Cortex-M vs. RISC-V

Comparing ARM Cortex-M & RISC-V architectures, explaining key concepts for easy understanding and differences for embedded systems.

Intro to HW/SW Co-Design and SoC Architecture

Embedded systems utilise hardware-software co-design and system-on-chip architectures to deliver efficient, compact performance in small devices.

What is an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) in a car?

An ECU is a computer that figures out what a moving part, called an actuator, should do by looking at signals sent by different devices.