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Microcontrollers, firmware, RTOS, and the silicon running your thermostat, doorbell, and every device with a blinking LED.

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What is a Microcontroller: Architecture, Specs, and How to Pick One in 2026

learn more a microcontroller? A chip with CPU, flash, SRAM, and peripherals in one package. Covers Cortex-M tiers, real boards, interfaces, and how to choose.

Written by Josh AusmusApr 29, 2026 · ✓ Updated Apr 29, 20269 min readRead →

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From Microcontrollers to Smart Thermostats: The Tech Inside

From Microcontrollers to Smart Thermostats: The Tech Inside Your HVAC. Explore how Cortex-M4 and ESP32 enable PID control in smart HVAC systems over FPGAs.

Written by Josh AusmusMar 27, 2026 · ✓ Updated Mar 27, 20267 min readRead →

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FPGA vs Microcontroller: Which Runs Your Smart Home Hub

FPGA vs Microcontroller: Which Runs Your Smart Home Hub. Microcontrollers suit the I/O-bound protocol translation across radios in smart home hubs unlike FPGAs.

Written by Josh AusmusMar 22, 2026 · ✓ Updated Mar 22, 20266 min readRead →

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