• 15/03/2021
  • Documentation, Standards, Security

FDA Cybersecurity Approval Guidelines

Anyone wanting to get a medical device approved in the USA must go to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA – the agency for approval). ...

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FDA Cybersecurity Approval Guidelines
  • 10/03/2021
  • Software, technology

Low latency with Bluetooth Low Energy

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) has become the communication standard for energy-efficient wireless communication in recent years. ...

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Low latency with Bluetooth Low Energy
  • 15/02/2021
  • Usability

Usability engineering for medical devices

Introduction What makes a good product? Before my time in software engineering, I personally always thought that the requirements ...

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Usability engineering for medical devices
  • 15/02/2021
  • Software, Tools

Eclipse shortcuts you should know as a software developer

Eclipse is an open-source development environment that supports multiple programming languages. A growing number of microcontroller manufacturers are using the IDE to provide a free development environment with ...

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Eclipse shortcuts you should know as a software developer
  • 01/02/2021
  • Standards, Usability

Standards and processes in medical technology for newcomers

„MDR“, „MPG“, „60601“ and „62304“: Experienced colleagues constantly throw around these terms when developing medical electrical devices. ...

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Standards and processes in medical technology for newcomers
  • 28/01/2021
  • Software, Tools

Vim – Basics for safe use

Why Vim? While some are happy to get out of Vim, many swear by its power and efficiency. ...

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Vim – Basics for safe use
  • 14/01/2021
  • Software, technology

The seven principles of software testing

Software testing is essential and should be an active process throughout the entire software lifecycle. Important terms to consider here include: ...

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The seven principles of software testing
  • 07/01/2021
  • Standards

Latest news on the RoHS directive – RoHS 2 or RoHS 3?

Does RoHS mean anything to you? The abbreviation stands for "Restriction of Hazardous Substances," with the official German term "Beschränkung der Nutzung" (Restriction of Use). ...

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Latest news on the RoHS directive – RoHS 2 or RoHS 3?
  • 11/12/2020
  • Generally

Annual Review 2020

Another year is drawing to a close. Despite the pandemic, it was an exciting and very successful year. I would like to ...

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Annual Review 2020
  • 27/10/2020
  • Hardware, Tools

How do I integrate Spice models into LTspice?

Those who enjoy working with LTspice appreciate the existing component models. However, for more complex components, these are largely limited. ...

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How do I integrate Spice models into LTspice?
  • 27/09/2020
  • Events

Event tip: Functional Safety in AI-based Systems

ⓘ This event has already ended. The VDI Working Group Systems Engineering is hosting its third webinar this year. After the ...

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Event tip: Functional Safety in AI-based Systems
  • 31/08/2020
  • Hardware, standards

Hardware development process

It's always interesting to think outside the box – how is hardware developed in other industries? One of the ...

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Hardware development process