FPGAs are being chosen more and more frequently to comprise the heart of the modern electronic system. There are several possible reasons for this – low cost, ready availability and increasing ...

A high level of data integrity and data security is essential when using FLASH memory in automotive control units. Indeed, to guarantee this for the entire life cycle of the control unit, attention ...

While “programmer” and “software developer” are often used interchangeably, there are in fact some key differences between the two roles, especially in the AV control space. When we refer to AV ...

Novel programming interfaces for MCUs might catch us by surprise, but then we inevitably get up to speed with the changes required. Today’s bastion is HVTPI – a “12V reset” addition to the TPI we’ve ...

In part one of this series, we looked at the PLC’s internal architecture, briefly discussed Ladder Logic programming, Human-Machine Interfaces, advantages of the PLC’s ability to react consistently ...

The AV industry is thriving with an abundance of exciting career opportunities for those interested in technology, and not everyone who enters the field undergoes specific training or education. As ...

A task force set up in 2001 to investigate problems with the Post Office Horizon Systems Electronic Point of Sale Service (EPOSS) found poor coding practices and made a damning conclusion on its code ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. For those looking for a long-term, rewarding career path in the AV industry, becoming an AV ...

A note from the Editor in Chief: Scientific American is celebrating its 166th year. Given its history as the longest continuously published magazine in the U.S., it's probably no surprise that it has ...