João Sanches

Engineering, to the power of AI. ⚙️ In embedded systems, a single oversight in a requirement, a design choice or a line of code can cost millions or even lives. That’s where AI makes the difference. With Expleo, engineering teams move from quality-by-testing to quality-by-design: ⏱️ Reduce Hardware-in-the-Loop testing time and costs by up to 30% 🛠️ Minimise unscheduled maintenance by up to 50% with AI-driven predictive maintenance 🛡️ Add extra safety features with ultra-light EdgeAI virtual sensors Our experts help you design smarter from the start, so you can deliver safer systems, faster testing and fewer failures. 👉 Discover how to elevate product performance, to the power of AI: https://expleo.to/3JYLQ1E #ToThePowerOfAI

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Last week, Bootlin engineer João Marcos Costa delivered our popular "Embedded Linux system development" training course on-site in Germany for Mobileye! Thanks to this training course, participants could learn about: 👉 Embedded Linux architecture 👉 Cross-compilation toolchains 👉 Booting embedded platforms: bootloaders, TF-A, OP-TEE 👉 Linux kernel configuration, build and booting 👉 Linux root filesystem architecture 👉 Accessing hardware in Linux: kernel drivers, Device Tree, etc. 👉 Filesystems for block and flash storage 👉 Cross-compilation and build systems such as Yocto or Buildroot 👉 Developing and debugging user-space applications

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Accelerate Adaptive AUTOSAR development with cloud-native, end-to-end workflows. In collaboration with MathWorks and powered by AWS Partners, we bridge the gap between model-based application development, road-ready middleware, and closed-loop simulation. Scale your projects faster with cloud-based validation and development, using industry-grade middleware and seamless Simulink integration. Our One-Pager shows you how it works: cloud-native, production-ready, and simulation-ready. Try the EB corbos AdaptiveCore SDK for free on AWS Marketplace and see it in action: https://okt.to/BFWS4t #AutomotiveSoftware #AdaptiveAUTOSAR #vECU #AWS #MathWorks #ModelBasedDesign #SDV #Elektrobit #CloudDevelopment

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Running tests across 150 configurations and 10,000+ cases? Static reports and scattered logs make debugging slow and scaling painful. You need live visibility, not PDFs. In this session, José Miguel Campos from Qt Group shows how teams use Test Center to bring order to complex, cross-platform test pipelines: • Run and analyze tests (Including Selenium tests) across Windows, Linux, and macOS • Auto-capture screenshots and video logs on test failure • Export structured results for audits and certifications • Replace manual result tracking with live dashboards and API-driven uploads Watch the walkthrough to see exactly how it's done: https://lnkd.in/d43P8ynr

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We are proud to announce the new release of our Microprocessor middleware Solution based on Hashtag#AUTOSAR Adaptive "RTA-VRTE v3.8.0". Many thanks to the development team which made this possible. 🙏 The following high-level updates are included in the release: 👉 Developed according to AUTOSAR Adaptive R21-11 standard 👉“Public Road” release 👉 ASIL-B ready 👉 Preview of QNX 8.0 Support 👉 SecOC for Methods & Fields 👉 Resource optimizations within SOME/IP (CPU Load) 👉 DoIP via v4 protocol 👉 TLS secured DoIP Check our website for more: https://brnw.ch/21wQXv2 🚀 And in addition, we also released the matching tool ISOLAR-VRTE v3.8.0.

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Master the Core of Automotive Embedded Systems: Bootloaders Explained In modern vehicles, reliable firmware flashing and secure booting are non-negotiable — and bootloaders make that possible. Whether you're developing an ECU, working on OTA updates, or implementing diagnostic services using UDS, understanding bootloader types is a must. 🔍 Here's a quick breakdown: 🔹 ROM Bootloader – Pre-burned in silicon, triggers boot process 🔹 Primary Bootloader (PBL) – Initializes hardware & loads next stage 🔹 Secondary Bootloader (SBL) – Prepares OS or app-level boot 🔹 Flash Bootloader (FBL) – Enables flashing via CAN, UDS, DoIP 🔹 Bootloader Updater (BLU) – Updates bootloader safely with rollback 📘 Learn more via hands-on blogs, visuals, and tutorials at: 👉 Download Now from Google Play 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gaw5GaFq 👉 Visit for more : 🌍 https://lnkd.in/gBC-RaA6 #Bootloader #FlashBootloader #ROMBootloader #ECUDevelopment #EmbeddedSystems #AutomotiveEmbedded #UDSProtocol #FirmwareFlashing #OverTheAirUpdate #OTAUpdates #SecureBoot #MicrocontrollerProgramming #AutomotiveSecurity #CANProtocol #DoIP #CANFD #DiagnosticsOverCAN #EmbeddedSoftware #RealTimeSystems #TechLearning #PiEmbSysTech #OpenSourceLearning #SelfLearning #IoTDevices #AutomotiveElectronics #LinuxInEmbedded #SoftwareFlashing #FBL #SBL #PBL #BLU #EmbeddedInnovation #TechEducation #ADASDevelopment #FirmwareUpdate #SystemProgramming #MCUDesign #AutomotiveSoftware #DigitalMobility #PiEmbCommunity

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Electrical and mechanical engineers often work side by side—but not together. Design misalignment, late discoveries, and endless re-spins don’t come from lack of skill—they come from disconnected workflows. In our latest Wevolver article, Altium's Filipa de Melo Sofio explores how breaking down ECAD–MCAD silos helps teams design faster, reduce errors, and build confidence across disciplines. Read the full article to see how modern hardware teams are turning collaboration into true co-creation. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4oj7hdp #altium #wevolver #ECAD #MCAD #cocreation

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C++ in Embedded Systems: A practical transition from C to modern C++  by Amar Mahmutbegović — is your go-to guide to elevate code readability, maintainability, and performance in real-world firmware projects.   This practical guide empowers you to: 🔺 Debunk myths about C++ in embedded systems 🔺 Set up build automation in resource-constrained environments 🔺 Use strong types to improve type-safety 🔺 Apply techniques like Resource Acquisition Initialization (RAII) 🔺 Leverage Domain-Specific Languages (DSL) with Boost SML 🔺 Adopt software best practices like SOLID for embedded applications Who this book is for: This book is for embedded developers who primarily use C and want to adopt a modern C++ approach. It covers fundamental C++ concepts, making it accessible to beginners, while assuming basic familiarity so that you can fully leverage advanced features like compile-time computation. Even those with some C++ background will learn new ways to apply modern best practices, resulting in more efficient and maintainable embedded applications.   📖 Pre-order now on Packt or Amazon — print or Kindle purchase includes a free PDF eBook 🔗 Packt: https://lnkd.in/d4NZBtng 🔗 Amazon: https://lnkd.in/dhVUxxzm

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That RTOS crash you blamed on code? Check your DMA buffers first. I learned the hard way. Picture this: A medical ventilator froze like clockwork every 72 hours. Debugging it felt like chasing a ghost. The system? FreeRTOS with ADC DMA. The problem? Task Control Blocks (TCBs) trashed at address 0x20001000. Here’s the culprit: → DMA buffer: 0x20000C00 (size: 1024 bytes). → DMA burst mode: 16 transfers (overran by 16 bytes). → Result: TCB’s stack pointer corrupted → task deletion → system deadlock. The brutal truth about DMA corruption: ✅ Debuggers halt the CPU, but DMA keeps running. ✅ MPUs often exclude peripheral regions. ✅ Stack analyzers don’t check DMA boundaries. Invisible, right? 💀 Here’s how we fixed it: → Dedicated MPU region for DMA buffers: ```c MPU->RBAR = 0x20000C00 | MPU_REGION_VALID; MPU->RASR = MPU_SIZE_1KB | MPU_NO_ACCESS; ``` → Added hardware flow control (DMA request/acknowledge). → Memory guards (0xDEADBEEF patterns) around buffers. Lesson learned: Your RTOS is only as safe as your DMA configuration. Now I’m curious-what’s the weirdest RTOS crash you’ve debugged? Was DMA silently wreaking havoc? #EmbeddedSystems #RTOS #Debugging #DMA #Firmware #Engineering

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Major changes starting in 2026 for my personal projects and Infelab - Infinite Electronics Laboratory products. From now on, all new embedded GUI projects will be developed using LVGL, replacing Qt as our default framework for this purpose. This decision reflects our focus on lightweight and efficient solutions, better performance on resource-constrained devices and improved portability across embedded platforms Existing Qt-based projects remain unchanged, but all new developments will follow this new direction.

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The Critical Role Of Safety Microcontrollers In ADAS And AD Applications. New Webinar: https://lnkd.in/d4bqBN-E Join us for an in-depth exploration of the critical role Safety Microcontrollers (MCUs) play in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Driving (AD) applications. This webinar, presented by Infineon Technologies, aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the functionalities and indispensability of Safety MCUs, particularly in contrast to the nascent Safety Islands within System on Chips (SoCs). Discover why OEMs continue to rely on external Safety MCUs, such as Infineon's AURIX™, despite the common availability of Safety Islands in modern automotive SoCs. Key takeaways: ✅ Essential Role of Safety MCUs: Safety MCUs are a cornerstone of a proper FUSA concept for ADAS/AD applications, such as domain controllers, smart cameras, LiDARs, and radars. ✅ Critical Functions of Safety MCUs: Safety MCUs supervise actuator commands, provide emergency response, monitor the health of all critical components, offer gateway functionality, and support an independent real-time software environment. ✅ Advantages of AURIX™ Safety MCUs: AURIX™ is the technically proven solution due to its best-in-class scalability, extensive AUTOSAR and safety software portfolio, and ability to handle fail-operational use cases. ✅ Limitations of Safety Islands: Safety Islands in SoCs lack the comprehensive feature set and hardware separation that dedicated Safety MCUs offer; hence, they cannot replace them.

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🔔Good news for developers: 𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗫𝗣 𝗦𝟯𝟮𝗥𝟰𝟳! 🎯 That means you can now expand your embedded software development capabilities with advanced debugging, testing, flashing, and beyond — all in one environment, with features like: 🔸 Debugging of all cores 🔸 Flash programming 🔸 Software and timing analysis via all available trace interfaces 🔸 Advanced timing analysis 🔸 AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive systems analysis 🔸 Network trace analysis 🔸 Processor and network events correlation 🔸 Python scripting including winIDEA SDK 🚀 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! 👉 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/d929ekd6 🔎 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔: https://lnkd.in/dmpKieAJ #TASKING #winIDEA #NXP #S32R47 #Debugging #Flashing #Tracing #ADAS #RadarProcessor #MPU #NXPPartner NXP Developer Zone

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💯 Embedded Systems: The Hidden Brains Behind Modern Technology Have you ever wondered what makes your washing machine run its cycles automatically, or how your car’s engine is so precisely controlled? That’s the power of Embedded Systems. 🔹 An Embedded System is a combination of hardware and software, designed to perform a dedicated function with efficiency, reliability, and often real-time constraints. From microcontrollers in home appliances to sophisticated processors in aircraft systems, embedded technology powers the devices we use every day. 📌 Key Takeaways from Embedded System Basics Components: Hardware (processors, timers, memory, I/O) + Software (application + RTOS) Constraints: Limited memory, processor speed, and low power usage Classifications: Small Scale (8/16-bit MCUs, battery-operated devices) Medium Scale (16/32-bit MCUs, DSPs, RTOS) Sophisticated (scalable/configurable processors, high complexity) Applications: Automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer electronics, telecom, and more ⚡ In today’s world, every smart device is an embedded system in disguise. As engineers, our challenge is to balance performance, cost, energy efficiency, and reliability—to design systems that don’t just work, but last. 👉 What’s the coolest embedded system you’ve worked on or come across? #EmbeddedSystems #Electronics #Microcontrollers #Engineering #Innovation

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