Bootloaders Explained: How They Start Devices
February 10, 2026
What’s a bootloader? Learn firmware initialization, update processes, and compatibility with Arduino/STM32. Critical for embedded system startups. Guide here!
IC Programming & Developing Tutorial
Master the tools and programming tech essential for developing embedded systems and electronics projects. This category explores software tools, programming environments, debuggers, and compilers that enable efficient coding and development for ICs. Whether you’re working with Arduino IDE, IAR EW, Keil uVison, ST Visual Develop & Programmer, STM32CubeMX, you can find related tutorials to improve your development workflow.
How to Design a BootLoader for STM32 Series MCU?
February 10, 2026
BootLoader is a common word for many people , and it is even used frequently. For example, we need it when upgrading the system online, running the program in the external memory. In this post, we will introduce how to
Binary/Octal/Hex for Microcontrollers
February 10, 2026
Confused by number systems in microcontrollers? Learn binary, octal, decimal, and hex conversions. Practical examples for programming and debugging. Simplified guide!
STM8 Microcontrollers: Features & Programming
February 10, 2026
STM8 specs: 8-bit architecture, low-power modes, and ST Visual Develop setup. Learn GPIO, timers, and peripheral integration. Ideal for cost-effective designs!
ATmega4809 Curiosity Nano
February 10, 2026
Microchip’s tinyAVR® family of microcontrollers with Core Independent Peripherals (CIP), high-speed internal oscillators and event systems has been widely admired. Microchip’s newly launched megaAVR® MCU – ATmega4809 series has larger storage capacity and more pins, and is an expansion of
STM32 ST-LINK Utility
February 10, 2026
What is STM32 ST-LINK utility? STM32 ST-LINK Utility, also called STSW-LINK004, is a tool for programming (reading, writing, erasing, option words) of the entire STM32 series of chips. It not only provides a graphical interface (GUI), but also provides a
ST Visual Programmer
February 10, 2026
ST Visual Programmer (STVP) is an early download and programming tool developed by STMicroelectronics, supporting ST7, STM8, and STM32 series microcontrollers. While this tool may be considered older compared to ST-LINK utility and STM32CubeProg, it is still in an ACTIVE
SWD vs. JTAG: A Comparison of Embedded Debugging Interfaces
February 10, 2026
SWD and JTAG are popular debugging interfaces for those MCU basing on Cortex-M. But these two interfaces are different in both structure and applications. In this article, we’ll introduce their pins, working principle, Pros and Cons. SWD Interface SWD, Serial
STM32CubeProgrammer Tutorial
February 10, 2026
Introduction to STM32CubeProgrammer STM32CubeProgrammer is a very powerful STM32 programming tool launched by STMicroelectronics. It highly integrates the functions of the following tools: STVP or STLinkUtility (JTAG/SWD programming tool) STMFlashLoaderDemo (UART programming tool) DfuSeDemo (USB burning tool) ST-LinkUpgrade (Stlink programmer firmware
ST-Link Programmer
February 10, 2026
We have introduced the hardware debugger tools / programmer before, now let us learn the ST-Link programmer together. In this article, you will learn about the different versions of ST-Link, their differences, and how to use them to program your