Embedded Systems Design: Second Edition - Softcover

Heath, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750655461 ISBN 13: 9780750655460

Publisher: Newnes, 2002

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

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

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Newnes
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0750655461
• ISBN 13: 9780750655460
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 450