Dedication
Foreword to the First Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the Third Edition
Chapter 1. Embedded Computing
Chapter Points
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Complex Systems and Microprocessors
1.3 The Embedded System Design Process
1.4 Design Example: Model Train Controller
1.5 A Guided Tour of This Book
1.6 Summary
What we Learned
Further Reading
Chapter 2. Instruction Sets
Chapter Points
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Preliminaries
2.3 ARM Processor
2.4 PICmicro Mid-Range Family
2.5 TI C55x DSP
2.6 TI C64x
2.7 Summary
What we Learned
Further reading
Chapter 3. CPUs
Chapter Points
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Programming Input and Output
3.3 Supervisor Mode, Exceptions, and Traps
3.4 Co-Processors
3.5 Memory System Mechanisms
3.6 CPU Performance
3.7 CPU Power Consumption
3.8 Design Example: Data Compressor
3.9 Summary
What we Learned
Further reading
Chapter 4. Computing Platforms
Chapter Points
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Basic Computing Platforms
4.3 The CPU Bus
4.4 Memory Devices and Systems
4.5 Designing with Computing Platforms
4.6 Consumer Electronics Architecture
4.7 Platform-Level Performance Analysis
4.8 Design Example: Alarm Clock
4.9 Design Example: Audio Player
4.10 Summary
What we Learned
Further reading
Chapter 5. Program Design and Analysis
Chapter Points
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Components for Embedded Programs
5.3 Models of Programs
5.4 Assembly, Linking, and Loading
5.5 Compilation Techniques
5.6 Program-Level Performance Analysis
5.7 Software Performance Optimization
5.8 Program-Level Energy and Power Analysis and Optimization
5.9 Analysis and Optimization of Program Size
5.10 Program Validation and Testing
5.11 Design Example: Software Modem
5.12 Design Example: Digital Still Camera
5.13 Summary
What we Learned
Further reading
Chapter 6. Processes and Operating Systems
Chapter Points
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Multiple Tasks and Multiple Processes
6.3 Multirate Systems
6.4 Preemptive Real-Time Operating Systems
6.5 Priority-Based Scheduling
6.6 Interprocess Communication Mechanisms
6.7 Evaluating Operating System Performance
6.8 Power Optimization Strategies for Processes
6.9 Example Real-Time Operating Systems
6.10 Design Example: Telephone Answering Machine
6.11 Design Example: Engine Control Unit
6.12 Summary
What we Learned
Further reading
Chapter 7. System Design Techniques
Chapter Points
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Design Methodologies
7.3 Requirements Analysis
7.4 Specifications
7.5 System Analysis and Architecture Design
7.6 Quality Assurance
7.7 Summary
What we Learned
Further reading
Chapter 8. Networks and Multiprocessors
Chapter Points
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Why Networks and Multiprocessors?
8.3 Categories of Multiprocessors
8.4 Distributed Embedded Systems
8.5 MPSoCs and Shared Memory Multiprocessors
8.6 Design Example: Video Accelerator
8.7 Application Example: Compact Disc
8.8 Summary
Further Reading
Glossary
References
Index
