# 99: You Can Say a Boat

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2015-04-29
- Length: 1h 23m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-29-99-you-can-say-a-boat
- Listen: https://makingembeddedsystems.libsyn.com/embedded-ep99mp3

## Summary

Andrei Chichak, a systems developer at CBF Systems, discusses the MISRA-C standard, explaining its origins in the British automotive industry and its 143 static rules designed to prevent common C language pitfalls. He contrasts the rigorous, safety-critical approach of MISRA and JPL coding standards with the often flawed practices found in banking and early embedded systems, emphasizing the ethical responsibility of engineers. Chichak highlights specific tools like PC Lint and ARM Cortex-R processors, arguing that static analysis and strict adherence to standards are essential for preventing catastrophic failures in mission-critical applications.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-29-99-you-can-say-a-boat#t=0) Introduction: Andrei Chichak and CBF Systems
- [2:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-29-99-you-can-say-a-boat#t=129) Chichak's Career: From Punch Cards to Medical Startups
- [16:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-29-99-you-can-say-a-boat#t=960) MISRA-C Origins and the 143 Static Rules
- [28:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-29-99-you-can-say-a-boat#t=1724) The Apple 'goto fail' Bug and Code Review Failures
- [44:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-29-99-you-can-say-a-boat#t=2676) Static Analysis Tools: PC Lint and JPL Standards
- [59:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-29-99-you-can-say-a-boat#t=3572) Engineering Ethics and Professional Regulation in Canada
- [1:13:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-04-29-99-you-can-say-a-boat#t=4406) High Reliability: ARM Cortex-R and Functional Safety

## Topics

- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Intellectual property](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/intellectual-property)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- MISRA-C (other)
- CBF Systems (company)
- PC Lint (tool)
- JPL Coding Standards (other)
- ISO 26262 (other)
- Cortex-R (chip)
- ARM (company)
- National Society of Professional Engineers (other)
- C Traps and Pitfalls (other)
- Safer C (other)
- Plum Hall (other)
- IAR (company)
- GCC (other)
- Gimble (company)

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