Industry News and Updates
Stay up to date with the latest happenings in embedded systems, Linux kernel development, device drivers, IoT and career guidance. Our articles are written by experienced embedded trainers at Embisyslabs, Bengaluru.
October 22, 2022
Career Opportunities In Embedded Systems
Embedded systems is one of the fastest-growing engineering domains. Learn what roles are available, what skills companies look for, and how to build a rewarding career in core embedded development.
October 22, 2022
Linux Kernel Versioning
Understand the W.X.Y-ZZ kernel version numbering system, how to identify your running kernel, and the critical difference between stable and LTS kernels for embedded product development.
October 22, 2022
What Are Device Drivers?
A device driver bridges hardware and the OS. Learn about the two parts of every driver, the three Linux driver verticals — character, block, and network — and the kernel/user space boundary.
October 22, 2022
History Of Embedded System
From the Apollo Guidance Computer in 1961 to today's AI-at-the-edge devices — trace the fascinating 60-year evolution of embedded systems and understand where the industry is headed next.
October 22, 2022
What is Linux Kernel Makefile?
The Kbuild system's five components explained — from the top Makefile and .config to arch Makefiles and the ~500 Kbuild Makefiles. Includes a practical out-of-tree module Makefile example.
October 22, 2022
Linux Kernel Architecture: Monolithic vs Microkernel
What makes Linux a monolithic kernel? How does it differ from a microkernel? Understand the design trade-offs, key kernel subsystems, and why this matters for embedded Linux development.
November 10, 2022
What is C++ Programming?
C++ extends C with object-oriented programming, templates, and the STL. Learn why it matters for embedded engineers, where it's used in automotive and IoT, and how it compares to plain C.
November 10, 2022
What is Python Programming?
Python powers Raspberry Pi GPIO, IoT prototyping, ML model training, and embedded test automation. Discover why this beginner-friendly language has become essential even for hardware engineers.
November 10, 2022
What is Embedded C?
Embedded C extends standard C for direct hardware access — register manipulation, interrupts, volatile qualifiers, and fixed-point arithmetic. Learn why it remains the foundational language for microcontroller development.
November 10, 2022
What is Linux Kernel?
The Linux kernel manages CPU, memory, devices, file systems, networking, and security. Learn what it does on every boot, how it works in embedded systems, and why understanding it is essential for driver developers.