Functional Safety, AI & Vibe Coding: When in doubt, better to avoid!
How should we assess the interplay of functional safety and AI? A detailed look at a complex situation.
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Do we need functional safety RTOS software?
While functional safety doesn't require an RTOS as a prerequisite, an RTOS becomes technically advisable when scheduling, task separation, resource management, stack monitoring, or partitioning become part of the safety case.
CRA Article Series Part 2: Spoofing and Tampering Attacks in Bus Systems
In the embedded systems context, spoofing and tampering are the most common types of message manipulation. Assuming an attacker who, through a…
Embedded Systems Architecture: Specification and Description
„Does an embedded system have an architecture? Yes, always. Regardless of whether it is “good„ or “bad.„ That's why refactoring and...
Cyber Resilience Act Embedded Software Article Series
Article series Part 1: Significance and Classification The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), adopted by the EU Council in October 2024, defines for the first time…
How we structurally implement customer ideas in electronics
The classic requirements specification is often considered an indispensable starting point for an electronics project. However, in reality, this approach proves to be…
Requirements for Service Providers and Development Partners in the Defense Industry
The development of avionics and defense electronics is subject to special requirements. Companies that act as electronics development partners for defense or as technological development partners…
EMV problems with industrial printed circuit boards
EMV is rarely the primary topic at the beginning of a development project. EMV problems are tricky and only appear long after the...
Electronics & Rail Industry: Requirements for Service Providers
In the rail industry, safety is paramount – especially when developing electronic systems for train operations and…
ITAR & Electronics: Critical Components and Dual-Use
Especially in the military sector, electronics development is subject to strict regulatory requirements. Two of the most important US regulations are the International Traffic in Arms Regulations…
Outsource embedded systems?
Many technology companies invest a significant portion of their development resources in activities that create little differentiation for the actual product. For…
Standards for MIL Electronics and Embedded Systems in Defense
Military-grade PCBs are characterized by high climatic demands. Above all, however, they must work reliably for decades…
Software-Defined Defense – Explained Simply
The term Software Defined Defense (SDD) is currently dominating the strategic headquarters of defense corporations and armies, and describes an approach...
Why the Cyber Resilience Act is not a paper tiger
Since the adoption of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), many manufacturers and suppliers are wondering how seriously the European...
Why MIL-498 (MIL-STD-498) is still relevant
MIL 498 (Military Standard 498) is a U.S. military standard for software development and documentation, published in 1994. It was…
Cortex M85 – the standard for AI on microcontrollers
The requirements for embedded devices have increased significantly in recent years. This is especially true in areas such as machine learning (ML)...
Competency Profile of Service Providers for Embedded Systems in Armaments and Defense
What must an electronics service provider for defense be capable of? Electronics are a central component of modern military systems. Sensors, communication systems, control units,...
ESP32 and ESP8266 – Perfect Weapons for Cyberwar
Conspiracy theories surround the ESP32 and ESP8266. China? WiFi? Killswitch? A sensational document from the think tank ICIT had already...
Embedded Software Freelancer – 5 Honest Reasons For, 5 Against
Many companies look for an embedded software freelancer when development projects come under pressure, internal teams are stretched, or specialized expertise is lacking on short notice.
Hiring an Embedded Systems Freelancer – Helpful or Risky?
Many companies look for an embedded systems freelancer when internal development projects come under pressure, staffing shortages arise, or in the short term...
Embedded Systems Recruiter vs. Service Provider for Urgent Projects
Personal Requirements for Embedded Systems as a Motivation for Action Whoever is looking for support with embedded software, electronics, or technical development projects often ends up in a…
What is the hourly rate for an embedded systems service provider?
How much does an embedded software or hardware developer cost per hour? The question about the service provider's hourly rate is valid and legitimate.
The Electronics and Embedded Systems Requirements Specification
Companies looking to have custom embedded systems developed often face the same question: How do you describe the requirements…