Table of Contents

Cover image

Title page

Copyright

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