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A series of tutorials on embedded systems design focusing on real- world design rather than theory. Topics include processor architectures, memory types, basic peripherals, analogue to digital conversion, power control, interrupts, real-time operating systems, software development, debugging and emulation techniques, and buffer and data structures. The author provides several software and design examples. Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR


Book Description
In this new edition the latest ARM processors and other hardware developments are fully covered along with new sections on Embedded Linux and the new freeware operating system eCOS. The hot topic of embedded systems and the internet is also introduced. In addition a fascinating new case study explores how embedded systems can be developed and experimented with using nothing more than a standard PC.

* A practical introduction to the hottest topic in modern electronics design
* Covers hardware, interfacing and programming in one book
* New material on Embedded Linux for embedded internet systems


Book Info
Provides a guide to all aspects of embedded systems design including the hardware, software & and the design trade-offs associated with design in the real world rather than in theory. Paper.


From the Publisher
This book provides a guide to all aspects of embedded system design including the hardware, the software, and the design trade offs associated with design. However, most hardware these days comes ready packaged as a microcontroller - so the emphasis in the book is on software, which is where the engineer must develop expertise. The approach taken here is largely practical, the aim being to explain how systems are designed in the real world rather than in theory. In keeping with this approach, there is a chapter of case studies included in the book to allow readers to investigate real systems and gain practical experience. Steve Heath has many years of experience in computer design through his work with Motorola and has written several books on Apple, IBM and RISC computers.


From the Back Cover
Steve Heath's design masterclass covers the practical hardware and software issues, and the design trade-offs of real-world system design.

In Embedded Systems Design Steve Heath leads the reader through the design choices involved in system design. The key technologies and applications are introduced in the context of the design process - selection, trade-offs and pitfalls. Detailed consideration is given to processor architectures, memory types, interrupts and their associated software systems, real-time operating systems and software development.

In the second edition the latest ARM processors and other hardware developments are fully covered along with new sections on Embedded Linux, performance analysis and benchmarking. In addition, a fascinating new case study explores how embedded systems can be developed and experimented with using nothing more than a standard MS-DOS PC and freeware software.


About the Author
Senior Staff Engineer, European Strategy and Technology Development, Motorola SemiconductorsSteve Heath has written 15 books on topics covering Apple and IBM PCs, processor architectures, UNIX and Windows NT operating systems.

ANNOTATION

Audience: Embedded systems engineers / programmers, electronic engineers, control systems engineers, students of electronic and software engineering.

FROM THE PUBLISHER