Embedded Systems Architecture, 2nd Edition

Table of contents

1. Cover image
2. Title page
3. Table of Contents
4. Dedication
5. Copyright
6. Foreword to the First Edition
7. Acknowledgments
8. About the Author
9. Section I: Introduction to Embedded Systems
   1. Section I. Introduction to Embedded Systems
      1. Introduction to Embedded Systems
   2. Chapter 1. A Systems Approach to Embedded Systems Design
      1. 1.1 What Is an Embedded System?
      2. 1.2 An Introduction to Embedded Systems Architecture
      3. 1.3 The Embedded Systems Model
      4. 1.4 Why the Holistic, Architectural Systems Engineering Approach? The Golden Rules …
      5. 1.5 Summary
      6. Chapter 1: Problems
      7. Endnotes
   3. Chapter 2. Know Your Standards
      1. 2.1 An Overview of Programming Languages and Examples of their Standards
      2. 2.2 Standards and Networking
      3. 2.3 Multiple Standards-Based Device Example: Digital Television (DTV) [23]
      4. 2.4 Summary
      5. Chapter 2: Problems
10. Section II: Embedded Hardware
    1. Section II. Embedded Hardware
       1. Embedded Hardware
    2. Chapter 3. Embedded Hardware Building Blocks and the Embedded Board
       1. 3.1 Lesson One on Hardware: Learn to Read a Schematic!
       2. 3.2 The Embedded Board and the von Neumann Model
       3. 3.3 Powering the Hardware
       4. 3.4 Basic Hardware Materials: Conductors, Insulators, and Semiconductors
       5. 3.5 Common Passive Components on Boards and in Chips: Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors
       6. 3.6 Semiconductors and the Active Building Blocks of Processors and Memory
       7. 3.7 Putting It All Together: The IC
       8. 3.8 Summary
       9. Chapter 3: Problems
       10. Endnotes
    3. Chapter 4. Embedded Processors
       1. 4.1 ISA Architecture Models
       2. 4.2 Internal Processor Design
       3. 4.3 Processor Performance
       4. 4.4 Reading a Processor’s Datasheet
       5. 4.5 Summary
       6. Chapter 4: Problems
       7. Endnotes
    4. Chapter 5. Board Memory
       1. 5.1 ROM
       2. 5.2 RAM
       3. 5.3 Auxiliary Memory
       4. 5.4 Memory Management of External Memory
       5. 5.5 Board Memory and Performance
       6. 5.6 Summary
       7. Chapter 5: Problems
       8. Endnotes
    5. Chapter 6. Board I/O
       1. 6.1 Managing Data: Serial versus Parallel I/O
       2. 6.2 Interfacing the I/O Components
       3. 6.3 I/O and Performance
       4. 6.4 Summary
       5. Chapter 6: Problems
       6. Endnotes
    6. Chapter 7. Board Buses
       1. 7.1 Bus Arbitration and Timing
       2. 7.2 Integrating the Bus with Other Board Components
       3. 7.3 Bus Performance
       4. 7.4 Summary
       5. Chapter 7: Problems
11. Section III: Embedded Software Introduction
    1. Section III. Embedded Software Introduction
       1. Embedded Software Introduction
    2. Chapter 8. Device Drivers
       1. 8.1 Example 1: Device Drivers for Interrupt Handling
       2. 8.2 Example 2: Memory Device Drivers
       3. 8.3 Example 3: On-Board Bus Device Drivers
       4. 8.4 Board I/O Driver Examples
       5. 8.5 Summary
       6. Chapter 8: Problems
       7. Endnotes
    3. Chapter 9. Embedded Operating Systems
       1. 9.1 What Is a Process?
       2. 9.2 Multitasking and Process Management
       3. 9.3 Memory Management
       4. 9.4 I/O and File System Management
       5. 9.6 OS Performance Guidelines
       6. 9.7 Selecting the Right Embedded OS and BSPs
       7. 9.8 Summary
       8. Chapter 9: Problems
       9. Endnotes
    4. Chapter 10. Middleware and Application Software
       1. 10.1 What is Middleware?
       2. 10.2 What Is an Application?
       3. 10.3 Middleware Examples
       4. 10.4 Application Layer Software Examples
       5. 10.5 Summary
       6. Chapter 10: Problems
12. Section IV: Putting It All Together: Design and Development
    1. Section IV. Putting It All Together: Design and Development
       1. Putting it all Together: Design and Development
    2. Chapter 11. Defining the System—Creating the Architecture and Documenting the Design
       1. 11.1 Creating an Embedded System Architecture
       2. 11.2 Summary
       3. Chapter 11: Problems
       4. Endnotes
    3. Chapter 12. The Final Phases of Embedded Design: Implementation and Testing
       1. 12.1 Implementing the Design
       2. 12.2 Quality Assurance and Testing of the Design
       3. 12.3 Conclusion: Maintaining the Embedded System and Beyond
       4. Chapter 12: Problems
       5. Endnotes
13. Appendix A. Projects and Exercises
    1. 1 Section I Projects
    2. 2 Section II Projects
    3. 3 Section III Projects
    4. 4 Section IV Projects
14. Appendix B. Schematic Symbols
15. Appendix C. Acronyms and Abbreviations
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E
    6. F
    7. G
    8. H
    9. I
    10. J
    11. K
    12. L
    13. M
    14. N
    15. O
    16. P
    17. Q
    18. R
    19. S
    20. T
    21. U
    22. V
    23. W
    24. X
16. Appendix D. Glossary
17. Index