Hardware Podcasts

433: Getting Mad About Capes

Embedded.fm · 3 Nov 2022 · 1h 12m · Episode 433

What this episode covers

Michael Gielda, co-founder of Antmicro, explains Renode, an open-source simulator for embedded systems and distributed networks that allows developers to test software on virtual hardware without physical boards. He details how Renode models peripherals and supports multi-node simulations to catch 90% of bugs early, while discussing the company's deep involvement in the RISC-V ecosystem and the challenges of open-source hardware fragmentation. The conversation also covers the practicalities of using Renode in education and CI/CD pipelines, as well as the current state of Rust adoption in embedded development.

Most relevant to

companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Antmicro, SiFive, Nordic, RISC-V Foundation, CHIPS Alliance, Fitbit, Pebble
Chips
ESP32-C3, FE310, STM32
Tools
Renode, Wokwi, QEMU
Also
Zephyr, Renodepedia

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