Computers as Components, 3rd Edition ? Now Available

June 12, 2012??[MK] Todd

Resources

The following resources are now available at the author?s web site:

• PowerPoint slides for each chapter
• Lab assignments developed for multiple systems including the ARM-based BeagleBoard computer
• Downloadable exercise solutions
• Links to resources and additional information on hardware, software, systems, and more

About the Book

Computers as Components: Principles of Embedded Computing System Design, 3e, presents essential knowledge on embedded systems technology and techniques. Updated for today?s embedded systems design methods, this edition features new examples including digital signal processing, multimedia, and cyber-physical systems. Author Marilyn Wolf covers the latest processors from Texas Instruments, ARM, and Microchip Technology plus software, operating systems, networks, consumer devices, and more.

Like the previous editions, this textbook:

• Uses real processors to demonstrate both technology and techniques
• Shows readers how to apply principles to actual design practice
• Stresses necessary fundamentals that can be applied to evolving technologies and helps readers gain facility to design large, complex embedded systems

Updates in this edition include:

• Description of cyber-physical systems: physical systems with integrated computation to give new capabilities
• Exploration of the PIC and TI OMAP processors
• High-level representations of systems using signal flow graphs
• Enhanced material on interprocess communication and buffering in operating systems
• Design examples include an audio player, digital camera, cell phone, and more

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 Embedded Computing

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
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Chapter 2 Instruction Sets

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
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Chapter 3 CPUs

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
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Chapter 4 Computing Platforms

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
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Chapter 5 Program Design and Analysis

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
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Chapter 6 Processes and Operating Systems

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 Networks of Communicating Processes
6.8 Example Real-Time Operating Systems
6.9 Evaluating Operating System Performance
6.10 Power Optimization Strategies for Processes
6.11 Design Example: Telephone Answering Machine
6.12 Design Example: Engine Control Unit
6.13 Summary
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Chapter 7 System Design Techniques

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
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Chapter 8 Networks and Multiprocessors

8.1 Introduction
8.2 Why Multiprocessors?
8.3 Categories of Multiprocessors
8.4 Distributed Embedded Systems
8.5 Shared Memory Multiprocessors
8.6 Design Example: Video Accelerator
8.7 Application Example: Compact Disc
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Appendix A Glossary

Appendix B UML Notation

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