What's the difference between a mutex, a binary semaphore, and a counting semaphore? Even very experienced embedded programmers fail to fully appreciate the importance of using the correct semaphore for the job. And, unfortunately, misuse of any type of semaphore may lead to unintended failures in embedded systems, with severe consequences in safety-critical medical devices, avionics and transportation equipment.

It's true that all types of semaphores have similarities in their implementation. However, each type should be used differently. Join me for a 1-hour TechOnline webinar on January 13, 2010 and I will show you how to use mutexes and semaphores safely and effectively and why it is important to always do so.

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