--- title: "#mcus articles | Hashnode" description: "Explore 2 articles tagged #mcus on Hashnode. Tutorials, guides, and how-tos from the community." url: "https://hashnode.com/tag/mcus" --- Tag # #mcus 2 posts · 0 followers [ampheo](https://hashnode.com/@ampheo) · [Jul 14, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-do-timers-work-in-mcus/6874c6590179818585d327c6) ### [How do timers work in MCUs?](https://ampheoelectronic.hashnode.dev/how-do-timers-work-in-mcus?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Timers in microcontrollers (MCUs) are hardware peripherals that count clock pulses to measure time intervals or generate precise time-based events. They’re fundamental for tasks like delays, PWM generation, event counting, and real-time control. How... 2 min read · [ampheoelectronic.hashnode.dev](https://ampheoelectronic.hashnode.dev/how-do-timers-work-in-mcus?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [ampheo](https://hashnode.com/@ampheo) · [Apr 18, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/freertos-vs-zephyr-rtos-detailed-comparison/680210f7768f232dd1b1e3be) ### [FreeRTOS vs. Zephyr RTOS: Detailed Comparison](https://ampheoelectronic.hashnode.dev/freertos-vs-zephyr-rtos-detailed-comparison?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Both FreeRTOS and Zephyr are popular real-time operating systems (RTOS) for embedded systems, but they differ in architecture, features, and use cases. Below is a comprehensive comparison: 1. Overview FeatureFreeRTOSZephyr LicenseMIT (owned b... 4 min read · [ampheoelectronic.hashnode.dev](https://ampheoelectronic.hashnode.dev/freertos-vs-zephyr-rtos-detailed-comparison?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)