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

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From Microcontrollers to Smart Thermostats: The Tech Inside
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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 →
FPGA vs Microcontroller: Which Runs Your Smart Home Hub
Embedded Systems

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 24, 2026 · ✓ Updated Mar 24, 202610 min readRead →
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