JUNE 2012 - Embedded Special

With every issue we are exploring ways to connect with our readers, spot current market trends, and hence present an ‘Embedded, SoC and Open Source Programming’ Special issue. There has been a recent explosion of embedded applications in automotive, industrial and medical markets and also in consumer white goods such as refrigerators, washers, microwave ovens and many more. Embedded design offers a wealth of possibilities, and we expect to see varied applications from gaming to home automation to automotive sectors.

With constant advancement in technology and communication, embedded devices have started to dominate every aspect of our lives. Accompanied with the rise of open source movement on the web, and value engineering talent available in India & other Asian countries, it has facilitated the design and development of embedded devices. With emergence of new applications, we foresee the embedded hardware market to flourish over the upcoming years.