Original PDF Ebook – Embedded Systems2nd EditionA Contemporary Design Tool – 9781119457503

Original PDF Ebook – Embedded Systems2nd EditionA Contemporary Design Tool – 9781119457503

Embedded Systems: A Contemporary Design Tool, Second Edition_x000D_
Embedded systems are one of the foundational elements of today’s evolving and growing computer technology. From operating our cars, managing our smart phones, cleaning our homes, or cooking our meals, the special computers we call embedded systems are quietly and unobtrusively making our lives easier, safer, and more connected. While working in increasingly challenging environments, embedded systems give us the ability to put increasing amounts of capability into ever-smaller and more powerful devices._x000D_
Embedded Systems: A Contemporary Design Tool, Second Edition introduces you to the theoretical hardware and software foundations of these systems and expands into the areas of signal integrity, system security, low power, and hardware-software co-design. The text builds upon earlier material to show you how to apply reliable, robust solutions to a wide range of applications operating in today’s often challenging environments._x000D_
Taking the user’s problem and needs as your starting point, you will explore each of the key theoretical and practical issues to consider when designing an application in today’s world. Author James Peckol walks you through the formal hardware and software development process covering:_x000D_
Breaking the problem down into major functional blocks;_x000D_
Planning the digital and software architecture of the system;_x000D_
Utilizing the hardware and software co-design process;_x000D_
Designing the physical world interface to external analog and digital signals;_x000D_
Addressing security issues as an integral part of the design process;_x000D_
Managing signal integrity problems and reducing power demands in contemporary systems;_x000D_
Debugging and testing throughout the design and development cycle;_x000D_
Improving performance._x000D_
Stressing the importance of security, safety, and reliability in the design and development of embedded systems and providing a balanced treatment of both the hardware and the software aspects, gives you the tools for creating embedded designs that solve contemporary real-world challenges.