Inside the Internet of Things - Bryon Moyer Blog
[From the last episode: We summarized the last several weeks of computing posts.] We’ve talked about processors and we’ve talked about several kinds of memories. Today we’re going to focus in on the memory used when a program is running. We’re not talking about permanent storage here; we’re talking about […]
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[From the last episode: We looked at the role of interrupts in a processor, and how they help save energy in battery-powered IoT devices.] OK, time to take a breath. We’ve covered a wide range of computing concepts; time for a quick review. We started by looking at the role […]
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[From the last episode: We saw what it means for an electronic system to sleep.] You’re on a phone call having a conversation, and you hear the sound that indicates that someone else is trying to call you. So excuse yourself to the person you’re talking to and quick take […]
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[From the last episode: We looked at how legacy code can make it hard for newer processors to be successful, even if they’re “better.”] When you’re in your house, especially if you have a family, the house probably hums with activity. The lights are on, music is playing, one or […]
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[From the last episode: we looked at how intellectual property helps designers reuse circuits.] Last week we saw that, instead of creating a new CPU, most chip designers will buy a CPU design – like a blueprint of the CPU – and then use that in a chip that they’re […]
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