Making Embedded Systems


Eager to develop embedded systems? These systems don’t tolerate inefficiency, so you may need a more disciplined approach to programming. This easy-to-read book helps you cultivate a host of good development practices, based on classic software design patterns as well as new patterns unique to embedded programming. You not only learn system architecture, but also specific techniques for dealing with system constraints and manufacturing requirements.

Written by an expert who’s created embedded systems ranging from urban surveillance and DNA scanners to children’s toys, Making Embedded Systems is ideal for intermediate and experienced programmers, no matter what platform you use.

  • Develop an architecture that makes your software robust and maintainable
  • Understand how to make your code smaller, your processor seem faster, and your system use less power
  • Learn how to explore sensors, motors, communications, and other I/O devices
  • Explore tasks that are complicated on embedded systems, such as updating the software and using fixed point math to implement complex algorithms

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Creating a System Architecture
Chapter 3 Getting Your Hands on the Hardware
Chapter 4 Outputs, Inputs, and Timers
Chapter 5 Managing the Flow of Activity
Chapter 6 Communicating with Peripherals
Chapter 7 Updating Code
Chapter 8 Doing More with Less
Chapter 9 Math
Chapter 10 Reducing Power Consumption

Book Details

  • Paperback: 328 pages
  • Publisher: O’Reilly Media (October 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1449302149
  • ISBN-13: 978-1449302146
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