Embedded Systems Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide for Engineers and Programmers

Embedded Systems Architecture is a practical and technical guide to understanding the components that make up an embedded system’s architecture. This book is perfect for those starting out as technical professionals such as engineers, programmers and designers of embedded systems; and also for students of computer science, computer engineering and electrical engineering. It gives a much-needed ‘big picture’ for recently graduated engineers grappling with understanding the design of real-world systems for the first time, and provides professionals with a systems-level picture of the key elements that can go into an embedded design, providing a firm foundation on which to build their skills.

Real-world approach to the fundamentals, as well as the design and architecture process, makes this book a popular reference for the daunted or the inexperienced: if in doubt, the answer is in here!Fully updated with new coverage of FPGAs, testing, middleware and the latest programming techniques in C, plus complete source code and sample code, reference designs and tools online make this the complete packageVisit the companion web site at http://booksite.elsevier.com/9780123821966/ for source code, design examples, data sheets and more

A true introductory book, provides a comprehensive get up and running reference for those new to the field, and updating skills: assumes no prior knowledge beyond undergrad level electrical engineeringAddresses the needs of practicing engineers, enabling it to get to the point more directly, and cover more ground. Covers hardware, software and middleware in a single volumeIncludes a library of design examples and design tools, plus a complete set of source code and embedded systems design tutorial materials from companion website

Section I: Introduction to Embedded Systems

Chapter 1: A Systems Engineering Approach to Embedded Systems Design

Chapter 2: Know Your Standards

Section II: Embedded Hardware

Chapter 3: Embedded Hardware Building Blocks and the Embedded Board

Chapter 4: Embedded Processors

Chapter 5: Board Memory

Chapter 6: Board I/O (Input/Output)

Chapter 7: Board Buses

Section III: Embedded Software Introduction

Chapter 8: Device Drivers

Chapter 9: Embedded Operating Systems

Chapter 10: Middleware and Application Software

Section IV: Putting It All Together: Design and Development

Chapter 11: Defining the System—Creating the Architecture and Documenting the Design

Chapter 12: The Final Phases of Embedded Design: Implementation and Testing

Appendix A: Projects and Exercises

Appendix B: Schematic Symbols

Appendix C: Acronyms and Abbreviations

Appendix D: Glossary