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Nanopb: Protocol Buffers for Embedded Systems (Small Code Size C Library)
Nanopb is a small code-size Protocol Buffers implementation in C. It is specifically designed for 32-bit microcontrollers and other memory-constrained systems, offering efficient data serialization and deserialization.
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Added on 2025年5月8日4,655
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Summary
Nanopb is a C library for Protocol Buffers that targets resource-constrained systems like microcontrollers. It generates compact C code from .proto definitions, enabling efficient data exchange where memory and processing power are limited.
Problem Solved
Traditional Protocol Buffers implementations are often too large and resource-intensive for embedded systems, preventing their use in constrained environments. Nanopb solves this by providing a lightweight alternative.
Core Features
Small Code Size
Generates highly optimized C code from .proto files, minimizing flash and RAM usage.
Simple C API
Provides a straight-forward API for encoding and decoding messages in C.
Embedded Focus
Designed with embedded systems and resource constraints in mind, unlike standard Protobuf implementations.
Tech Stack
C
Python (for generator)
Use Cases
Nanopb is ideal for scenarios requiring structured data exchange on resource-constrained hardware.
Sensor Data Communication
Details
Serializing sensor readings on a microcontroller for transmission over a low-bandwidth wireless link to a gateway or cloud service.
User Value
Reduces payload size and parsing complexity compared to text-based formats, saving bandwidth and CPU cycles.
Device-to-Device Communication
Details
Defining command and control messages between different modules within an embedded device or between devices in a network.
User Value
Ensures clear, versioned message structures, simplifying firmware updates and interoperability.
Embedded Protocol Implementation
Details
Implementing communication protocols in firmware for industrial control systems or consumer electronics.
User Value
Provides a robust and type-safe method for handling complex data structures in C.
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