Re: Few questions on embedded stuff

From: Mike Page (mike_at_SCRUBeclectic-CAPSweb.BLAMEco.SWENuk)
Date: 06/25/04


Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 20:30:37 +0100

zalzon wrote:
> Hi,
> How much do you embedded guys need to know about analog circuit design?
> I asked one guy and he said most embedded engineers know little about
> analog circuitry. Usually they look at application notes on how to build
> sample circuits. Is this true?

Depends on your definition of "embedded". There are a *lot* of folks who
are into embedded because it complements their hardware skills.

> Also what real-time OS do most of u guys use? Is it mostly used on single
> board computers?

DIY round-robin on mostly 8 bit targets.

> Finally, why are there so many different vendors selling single board
> computers. Do they all custom build their stuff, is there no standard?

It's an immature, expanding market.

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Mike Page BEng(Hons) MIEE           www.eclectic-web.co.uk
Quiet! Tony's battling the forces of conservatism, whoever we are.


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