Re: Learning embedded coding, which uC?

Joerg wrote:

> Hello Paul,
>
>>>In today's environment it's C and assembler. Usually inline assembler
>>>which you can embed in your C code. I have never heard anyone in the
>>>industry (medical in my case0 use ADA or Forth.
>>
>> I know of at least three projects in medical systems using Forth (two of
>> them are life-critical). Forth is also used in a wide variety of space
>> applications and industrial control.
>>
> What I meant was equipment that is sold in high volumes, not projects.
> But maybe there is equipment that was programmed on Forth. I just have
> never seen any.

I would have thought that Anaesthesia Ventillators and Vaporisers would be
a reasonable volume production. I know that it can be hard knowing what
equipment is programmed with what language. Anyway, you have now heard of
such equipment being programmed in Forth.

> Back in my university days in the 80's we had a few hardcore Forth fans.
> They wouldn't touch anything else.

I can understand that sentiment. In my position as a Systems Engineer I get
to see more PLC Ladder, Literal and other languages than I do Forth.
However, if I am designing new equipment then I am likely to use Forth as
the programming environment for it.

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