Embedded Systems Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide for Engineers and Programmers 2nd Edition

The first edition of this text became the premier source for both new Engineers and Programmers in Embedded systems (ES), and the go-to reference work for experienced users. Tammy covered ALL aspects of ES in the first edition, and this astonishing new edition updates the very latest changes in parallel processing, FPGAs and numerous other details.Both big picture and excruciating detail are given, and not just for obvious applications like Noergaard's own digital TVs and the expected Automobile chips. Medical devices, servers, network routers, office automation, cell phones... they're all here! Regardless of whether you're new to systems engineering or an old pro-- the rest of your career will surely relate to embedded systems, because the day of the old general processor is fading fast-- everything today IS or HAS ES! Even server farms are controlled and linked with embedded controllers.If you didn't get the first edition, you're still in for a real treat. Tammy FILLS the pages with well over 1,000 schematics and diagrams, from the 30,000 foot design level down to middleware, assembly implementation and overcoming heat and memory nightmares. Common errors are explored in depth with solutions.Although intended for self study and reference for Programmers and Engineers, this also would make an outstanding text for a 2 or 4 semester course on ES. At nearly 700 pages, there are numerous logical "breaks" that could make excellent course modules. The online (downloadable) material is wonderful, including the code. Like most ES we're still talking about C rather than C++ or C# in most cases, but that's still what 90% of the processors are built to support. Extensive code is given thoughout as well as circuit diagrams, operating systems and application software.I teach embedded systems in online courses via classpros dot com and have used the top 14 texts in this field. NONE have the depth, breadth and completeness, or currency, of this edition! If you want an overview of the entire field, or just a reference that's missing nearly nothing, this is it. A breathtaking accomplishment and a must have for any Software/ EE library. NOTE: Because of its comprehensive nature, "architecture" is not the entire focus as other reviewers have said, and if you're expecting this to be 700 pages just on architecture, it isn't!Library Picks reviews items only for the benefit Amazon shoppers and our library acquisition editors, and we have nothing to do with the author, publisher or Amazon. We ALWAYS purchase the titles we review-- thanks for your consideration and happy designing!

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