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An Embedded Software Primer David E. Simon

An Embedded Software Primer By David E. Simon

An Embedded Software Primer by David E. Simon

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Summary

An introduction to embedded systems. The book shows how these systems can be designed, developed and reprogrammed.

An Embedded Software Primer Summary

An Embedded Software Primer by David E. Simon

I sincerely wish (this book) had been available when I had to learn all this stuff the hard way.
--Steve Vinoski An excellent job of introducing and defining the jargon associated with embedded systems. This makes the text extremely easy to read.
--David Cuka

An Embedded Software Primer is a clearly written, insightful manual for engineers interested in writing embedded-system software. The example-driven approach puts you on a fast track to understanding embedded-system programming and applying what you learn to your projects. This book will give you the necessary foundation to work confidently in this field.

Building on a basic knowledge of computer programming concepts, this book will help you to:

  • Learn core principles and advanced techniques of embedded-system software.
  • Find out what a real-time operating system (RTOS) does and how to use one effectively.
  • Experiment with sample code and the C/OS RTOS version 1.11 (on the accompanying CD).
  • Apply what you learn, no matter which microprocessor or RTOS you use.

After reading this book, you will be able to tackle the challenges of embedded system programming and quickly reap the benefits of your new skills.

About David E. Simon

David E. Simon is a partner in Probitas Corporation, a software development consulting firm. Much of his work at Probitas is in embedded systems for firms such as Apple, Adobe, Hewlett-Packard, and Symbol Technologies. David has 20 years of experience in software development, and is the author of three previous books. He regularly teaches a class on embedded systems for the University of California at Berkeley Extension Program.



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Table of Contents



Preface.


Acknowledgments.


About This Book and the Accompanying CD-ROM.


1. A First Look at Embedded Systems.

Examples of Embedded Systems.

Typical Hardware.

Chapter Summary.



2. Hardware Fundamentals for the Software Engineer.

Terminology.

Gates.

A Few Other Basic Considerations.

Timing Diagrams.

Memory.

Chapter Summary.

Problems.



3. Advanced Hardware Fundamentals.

Microprocessors.

Buses.

Direct Memory Access.

Interrupts.

Other Common Parts.

Built-Ins on the Microprocessor.

Conventions Used on Schematics.

A Sample Schematic.

A Last Word about Hardware.

Chapter Summary.

Problems.



4. Interrupts.

Microprocessor Architecture.

Interrupt Basics.

The Shared-Data Problem.

Interrupt Latency.

Chapter Summary.

Problems.



5. Survey of Software Architectures.

Round-Robin.

Round-Robin with Interrupts.

Function-Queue-Scheduling Architecture.

Real-Time Operating System Architecture.

Selecting an Architecture.

Chapter Summary.

Problems.



6. Introduction to Real-Time Operating Systems.

Tasks and Task States.

Tasks and Data.

Semaphores and Shared Data.

Chapter Summary.

Problems.



7. More Operating System Services.

Message Queues, Mailboxes, and Pipes.

Timer Functions.

Events.

Memory Management.

Interrupt Routines in an RTOS Environment.

Chapter Summary.

Problems.



8. Basic Design Using a Real-Time Operating System.

Overview.

Principles.

An Example.

Encapsulating Semaphores and Queues.

Hard Real-Time Scheduling Considerations.

Saving Memory Space.

Saving Power.

Chapter Summary.

Problems.



9. Embedded Software Development Tools.

Host and Target Machines.

Linker/Locators for Embedded Software.

Getting Embedded Software into the Target System.

Chapter Summary.



10. Debugging Techniques.

Testing on Your Host Machine.

Instruction Set Simulators.

The assert Macro.

Using Laboratory Tools.

Chapter Summary.

Problems.



11. An Example System.

What the Program Does.

Environment in Which the Program Operates.

A Guide to the Source Code.

Source Code.

Summary.

Problems.



Afterword.


Further Reading.


Index. 020161569XT04062001

Additional information

GOR003712868
9780201615692
020161569X
An Embedded Software Primer by David E. Simon
David E. Simon
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Pearson Education (US)
19990826
448
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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