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Embedded Systems Application Notes

Introduction

A curated collection of application notes relevant to embedded systems engineers.

According to Michigan State University, an application note is a focused description of how to do something. It typically includes an introduction to the topic, precise implementation details, results, and recommendations.

While curated collections of software engineering papers are common, resources for embedded systems engineers are scattered. Hence, I'm using this page to store application notes that I myself have found useful

Useful Application Notes

Section that includes application notes that seem useful, but haven't had the time to read into them yet.

Kalman Filtering

A topic I'm interested in but haven't had the motivation/need to delve deep into as of yet. Note: read AN5018 as a primer

📡 Sensors

Application notes on sensor design, calibration, and integration.

Inertial Measurement Units

AN-1057: Using an Accelerometer for Inclination Sensing by Analog Devices

Written by Analog Devices, this AN explains how to use accelerometers for tilt and inclination measurement, including signal conditioning Read the PDF

Others

AN942: Piecewise Linear Interpolation on PIC12/14/16 Series Microcontrollers by Microchip

Written by Microchip, this AN describes how to use piecewise linear interpolation for efficient Steinhart-Hart thermistor temperature calculation. Read the PDF