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ESP32 vs STM32: Which MCU for Your Next Product?
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ESP32 vs STM32: Which MCU for Your Next Product?

ESP32 or STM32? Compare architecture, connectivity, power, pricing & ecosystem. Decision framework for IoT and industrial products.

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EU Hardware Legislation 2026: Complete Guide
EU RegulationCRA

EU Hardware Legislation 2026: Complete Guide

Six EU regulations reshape hardware manufacturing in 2026 — CRA, AI Act, RED, Ecodesign, DPP, NIS2. Definitive timeline for electronics makers.

FPGA vs ASIC: Engineer Decision Guide
FPGAASIC

FPGA vs ASIC: Engineer Decision Guide

FPGA or ASIC? Compare cost, performance, power, time-to-market, and flexibility. Includes NRE calculator and real-world decision framework.

EU Dual-Use Export Controls for HW 2026
Dual-UseExport Control

EU Dual-Use Export Controls for HW 2026

EU Regulation 2025/2003 expanded dual-use controls to FPGAs, quantum computing, and advanced semiconductors. A compliance guide for HW developers.

EU CRA Hardware Compliance Checklist
Cyber Resilience ActCRA

EU CRA Hardware Compliance Checklist

The CRA mandates secure boot, vulnerability management, and SBOM for all connected products sold in the EU. This is the definitive compliance checklist.

What is Edge Computing? Full Guide
Edge ComputingEdge AI

What is Edge Computing? Full Guide

Edge computing architecture for hardware engineers. Processing hardware (FPGAs, GPUs, NPUs), latency tiers, industrial use cases, and EU compliance.

What is FPGA? Complete Guide (2026)
FPGADigital Design

What is FPGA? Complete Guide (2026)

Learn what an FPGA is, how it works, and why it matters. Covers architecture, programming, applications, costs, and FPGA vs ASIC comparison.

IoT Security: HW Engineer's Guide
IoT SecurityIIoT

IoT Security: HW Engineer's Guide

Go beyond software firewalls. Learn hardware-level IoT security: secure boot chains, TPM vs secure element, and FPGA bitstream protection.

EU Electronics Compliance: CE, CRA & RED
CE MarkingCyber Resilience Act

EU Electronics Compliance: CE, CRA & RED

EU electronics compliance requires CE marking, Cyber Resilience Act, RED delegated acts, and AI Act conformity. The complete regulatory roadmap.

RISC-V vs ARM: Embedded Architecture
RISC-VARM

RISC-V vs ARM: Embedded Architecture

RISC-V vs ARM comparison for embedded engineers. ISA differences, real benchmarks, ecosystem maturity, costs, and EU sovereignty implications.

Hardware Security Design Guide
Hardware SecuritySecure Element

Hardware Security Design Guide

Hardware security design means anchoring trust in silicon — Secure Elements, TPMs, and secure boot chains. A practical guide for HW engineers.

Edge AI in Industrial Applications
Edge AITinyML

Edge AI in Industrial Applications

Edge AI enables sub-10ms inference on microcontrollers and FPGAs. Discover how on-device ML transforms healthcare, manufacturing, and autonomy.

Made in EU: HW Development Advantage
Made in EUEU Chips Act

Made in EU: HW Development Advantage

EU-based hardware development provides regulatory alignment, IP protection, supply chain resilience, and Chips Act incentives. See the full case.

V-Model in Electronics Development
V-ModelProject Management

V-Model in Electronics Development

A structured V-model approach in electronics development prevents costly PCB respins, EMC failures, and certification delays. Learn the methodology.

Outsourced HW Development Success
Hardware DevelopmentOutsourcing

Outsourced HW Development Success

Outsourced hardware development cuts time-to-market by 30–50%. Learn partner evaluation criteria, engagement models, and IP protection strategies.

HW Outsourcing: Maximize Your ROI
OutsourcingHardware Development

HW Outsourcing: Maximize Your ROI

Outsourcing hardware development cuts time-to-market by 30–50% and saves €500K–2M in CapEx. Learn when and how to outsource effectively.

IoT Explained: Technical Deep-Dive
IoTLoRaWAN

IoT Explained: Technical Deep-Dive

IoT connects devices via sensors, MCUs, and wireless protocols for real-time data. How it works — from silicon to cloud in 2026.

Embedded Programming: The Complete Engineer's Guide (2026)
Embedded SystemsC/C++

Embedded Programming: The Complete Engineer's Guide (2026)

Embedded programming guide — bare-metal C on Cortex-M, RTOS design, JTAG debugging, and TinyML. Updated for 2026 with Rust and RISC-V.

IoT Security: 15 Types of Attacks with Real-World Examples (2026)
IoT SecurityCybersecurity

IoT Security: 15 Types of Attacks with Real-World Examples (2026)

15 IoT security attack types — from firmware exploits to AI-powered botnets. Real-world incidents 2024–2026. For engineers and CISOs.