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A new “free but professional-grade” trace diagnostics tool, aimed at embedded developers working with FreeRTOS and Zephyr RTOS.

Sep 2, 2025

We’re talking real-time task trace visualisation and CPU load monitoring…Features include supporting RTOS-aware task timeline views.

Technical Blog: Remote Debugging for RTOS Firmware: How Continuous Observability Changes the Game

Sep 1, 2025

Embedded Software Observability Debugging embedded software has never been easy, but today’s systems are more complex and interconnected than ever. Real-time operating systems (RTOS) and continuous integration pipelines can make development faster—but certain classes...

KITcar challenge – Overcoming the Fear of Embedded Multithreading

Aug 26, 2025

We are KITcar, a student team at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), and for over a decade, we’ve been building autonomous 1:10 scale model cars … With features like real-time task visualization and memory usage statistics, Tracealyzer looked like the exact tool we needed,

Hands-On with Continuous Observability

Jul 29, 2025

Most developers know Tracealyzer as a powerful visualization tool for RTOS execution. But the real magic happens when combined with Percepio Detect.

5 Tips for Mastering Zephyr RTOS

Jul 9, 2025

Right now, interest in Zephyr is snowballing. The project already supports more than 780 boards and 150 shields, but what really sets it apart is more than just its technical flexibility.

Naming your kernel objects

Jun 24, 2025

When using Percepio Tracealyzer and TraceRecorder, you may have noticed that thread names show up automatically, while other kernel objects (like queues or semaphores) are only displayed as hexadecimal numbers. But in the demo traces, all kernel objects have proper...

Successful Launch – Then Came The Problems

Jun 9, 2025

The product launch was successful, but after a few firmware releases we received alerts from the device management system telling us that there were intermittent problems. Problems that we could not reproduce.

Tracealyzer Was Just the Beginning

May 15, 2025

If you’ve been building embedded systems for a while, chances are you know Percepio for Tracealyzer. For over a decade, Tracealyzer has been helping engineers visualize and solve complex RTOS issues But in 2025, embedded systems demand more. They’re always on. Always connected.

5 Reasons Why Zephyr RTOS Will Rule the World

May 2, 2025

Zephyr RTOS is set to revolutionize the embedded world with its growing contributor base, vendor neutrality, and powerful features. Learn why it’s becoming the go-to choice for developers.

The Growing Importance of Continuous Observability in the Age of Cyber Resilience

Mar 27, 2025

As embedded systems become more connected and complex, ensuring their security and reliability is no longer optional – it’s a regulatory necessity. The European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a clear signal that manufacturers must take proactive measures!

A Brief Demo of Percepio Detect

Mar 16, 2025

Resolve firmware issues more effectively with Percepio Detect.

What I learned about Zephyr threads

Mar 10, 2025

To walk through various preemptive scheduling scenarios in Zephyr RTOS, I will use the professional tracing tool Percepio Tracealyzer® with J-Link RTT streaming.

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