Debugging Embedded Microprocessor Systems

Debugging Embedded Microprocessor Systems provides techniques for engineers, technicians, and students who need to correct design faults in embedded systems. Using real-world scenarios, designers can learn practical, time-saving ways to avoid and repair potentially costly problems. Prevention is stressed.

In this book, the author addresses hardware and software issues, including up-front design techniques to prevent bugs and contain design creep. Practical advice includes descriptions of common tools which can be used to help identify and repair bugs, as well as test routines. RTOS and embedded PC environments are also covered.

Each chapter of Debugging Embedded Microprocessor Systems opens with an example design problem which illustrates real-world issues such as design changes, time pressures, equipment or component availability, etc. Case studies of past debugging projects are presented in the final chapter.

Tools for Debugging Embedded Systems
Adding Diagnostic Helps to the Target System
General Debugging Tips
Hardware Debug
Debugging the Software
Debugging the Interrupts
Debugging in an RTOS Environment
Debugging in an Embedded PC Environment
Debugging Scenarios from the Trenches
Appendix: Programmer Test Routines