Atomic Operations in Embedded C: Lock-Free Synchronization for Cortex-M![Jithin Tom]()
Atomic operations are the foundation of lock-free programming in embedded systems. While mutexes and…
July 03, 2026
2 min
Embedded C/C++ 34
A good embedded system design needs to have its software free from side effects and also the embedded software should consider the limitations of the hardware itself. Here you can find technical articles focused on embedded C and C++ concepts, design constraints and semantics.
Linker Scripts and Memory Layout in Embedded C: A Practical Guide![Jithin Tom]()
When developing firmware for microcontrollers, understanding how your code and data are placed in…
July 02, 2026
2 min
Understanding const and volatile Pointer Types in Embedded C![Jithin Tom]()
In embedded C, pointer declarations with const and volatile qualifiers are among the most…
June 29, 2026
3 min
Volatile vs Memory Barriers — When Volatile Isn't Enough![Jithin Tom]()
Every embedded developer learns about volatile early on — it tells the compiler not to optimize…
June 20, 2026
5 min
Bit-Banding in Embedded C — Atomic GPIO Manipulation Without Locks![Jithin Tom]()
Setting or clearing a single GPIO pin seems trivial until an interrupt service routine (ISR) needs…
June 19, 2026
3 min
DMA Programming in Embedded C for High-Throughput Data Transfer![Jithin Tom]()
Direct Memory Access (DMA) is a hardware capability that allows embedded peripherals to transfer…
June 12, 2026
3 min
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