Author: IIES Bangalore

Switch Debouncing in microcontrollers INTRODUCTION In the world of electronic design, especially when dealing with mechanical switches, switch debouncing is a crucial consideration. Mechanical switches tend to generate multiple rapid electrical pulses when pressed or released, which can introduce errors into digital systems. These erratic …

Understanding Fork, Exec, and Process Creation in Linux INTRODUCTION In the world of Linux, process creation is a core mechanism that allows applications to run and interact with the operating system. For developers and system administrators, understanding the ins and outs of how processes are …

Types of Interrupt Controllers: A Complete Guide Modern embedded systems rely on interrupts to respond quickly to external and internal events without continuously polling hardware. As processors become faster and peripherals become more numerous, efficiently managing multiple interrupt requests becomes increasingly important. This is where …

A Complete Guide to Smart Pointers in C++ INTRODUCTION Memory management is a critical aspect of C++ programming, and with the advent of modern C++, smart pointers have revolutionized the way developers handle dynamic memory. Smart pointers provide an automatic and efficient way to manage …

Serial 8051 Communication: Fundamentals of SPI and UART INTRODUCTION Serial communication is a fundamental aspect of embedded systems, enabling efficient data transfer between microcontrollers and peripherals. The 8051 microcontroller supports two key serial communication protocols: UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) and SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface). UART …