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A Primer on Observing Embedded Linux Systems

Every embedded Linux system eventually needs data showing the system behavior in order to make informed decisions. This might include detailed tracing of a particular problem, reasoning about system performance, or long-term data collection of metrics to identify regressions in software

Power management on embedded Linux systems: Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling

Learn how Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS) can extend battery life by 3x in embedded Linux systems. Expert implementation strategies from RISCstar.

The Essentials of Board Bring-Up: Hardware and Software Integration

New hardware designs must go through an initial “bring-up” process to ensure it functions as intended

China’s RISC-V Moment: Who’s Watching, Who’s Building?

Today, RISC-V is starting to look less like a fringe alternative and more like a strategic necessity—especially in China.

Power management on embedded Linux systems: Power States

Power management is a fast changing topic that has become increasingly relevant to embedded Linux systems.

Unleash the full power of Arm and RISC-V SoCs with Software

Today's new hardware is impressive, but it’s easy to overlook the critical role software plays in maximizing hardware performance

RISC-V Linux Kernel Upstreaming: Insights from the 2025 China RISC-V Ecosystem Conference

This talk highlights the importance of upstreaming support for RISC-V to the Linux kernel, urging vendors from China’s RISC-V industry and academia to take a more active role in contributing support for RISC-V to the open-source ecosystem