One of the last things the Linux kernel does during system boot is mount the root filesystem. The Linux kernel dictates no filesystem structure, but user space applications expect to find files with ...

In an era where device security and firmware integrity are paramount concerns, one engineer's innovative approach to bootloader development stands as a benchmark for secure embedded systems. Under the ...

Embedded software is never finished. The software always requires some tweak, adjustment, a feature addition or bug fix. It is just the way the world works. A product could be sent back to the ...

As embedded and IoT systems grow more connected and critical, their security risks extend well beyond traditional software ...

The proliferation of inexpensive IoT boards means the time has come to gain control not only of applications but also the entire software platform. So, how do you build a custom distribution with ...

A bootloader makes it possible to update a product’s firmware in the field. Common communication interfaces like UART, I 2 C, SPI or USB can be used to update the firmware, which typically involves a ...

An embedded system is a microprocessor based hardware system integrated with software, designed to handle a particular function or entire system functionalities. With the rapid growth in terms of ...