A platform architect is a senior technology professional who designs and oversees the core technical framework, or “platform,” that software applications are built and run on. They are responsible for selecting technologies, setting standards, and ensuring the underlying system is…
An soc automotive, or System on a Chip, is a single integrated circuit that centralizes a vehicle’s core electronic functions onto one microchip. This includes the processor (CPU), graphics (GPU), memory, and other essential modules needed to run everything from…
A battery control unit (BCU), often part of a larger Battery Management System (BMS), is an electronic module that monitors and manages a rechargeable battery. It acts as the battery’s brain, protecting it from damage by preventing overcharging, deep discharging,…
Low power design is a set of techniques and methodologies used in electronic engineering to create circuits and systems that consume minimal electrical energy. This is critical for extending the battery life of portable devices like smartphones and IoT sensors.…
A battery management system design outlines the electronic circuit responsible for monitoring and managing a rechargeable battery pack. It acts as the battery’s brain, ensuring it operates within its safe limits by preventing over-charging, deep discharging, and overheating. Proper design…
Power optimization refers to the process of reducing energy consumption in electronic devices, appliances, and electrical systems without impacting performance. It works by implementing hardware and software strategies to use electricity more efficiently, addressing common user concerns like high utility…
Enterprise IoT security refers to the comprehensive measures businesses use to protect interconnected devices, networks, and data across their operations. As companies adopt smart sensors, industrial machinery, and other connected endpoints, they introduce new vulnerabilities for cyberattacks. A strong security…
End to end security in iot is a comprehensive security strategy that protects data throughout its entire journey, from the sensor on a device to the network, cloud, and user application. This approach ensures data remains encrypted and authenticated at…
I wrote this short summary in honor of Cybersecurity Month, inspired by discussions from a panel talk and my own experiences. The main topics are: what I currently see in the world of IoT security, what the main challenges are…
Embedded firmware design is the process of creating low-level software that directly controls hardware in connected devices, industrial systems, and embedded products. For manufacturers, good firmware design determines whether a device is reliable, maintainable, secure, and ready for long-term deployment.…