| Description |
xvi, 365 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Embedded technology series |
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Embedded technology series.
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| Contents |
Sect. I. Basic hardware -- Ch. 1. Basic electronics -- Ch. 2. Logic circuits -- Ch. 3. Hardware design tips -- Sect. II. Designs -- Ch. 4. Tools and methods for improving code quality -- Ch. 5. Tips to improve functions -- Ch. 6. Evolutionary development -- Ch. 7. Embedded state machine implementation -- Ch. 8. Hierarchical state machines -- Ch. 9. Developing safety critical applications -- Ch. 10. Installing and using a version control system -- Sect. III. Math -- Ch. 11. An Introduction to machine calculations -- Ch. 12. Floating point approximations -- Ch. 13. Math functions -- Ch. 14. IEEE 754 floating point numbers -- Sect. IV. Real-time -- Ch. 15. Real-time kernels -- Ch. 16. Reentrancy -- Ch. 17. Interrupt latency -- Ch. 18. Understanding your C compiler : how to minimize code size -- Ch. 19. Optimizing C and C++ code -- Ch. 20. Real-time asserts -- Sect. V. Errors and changes -- Ch. 21. Implementing downloadable firmware with flash memory -- Ch. 22. Memory diagnostics |
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Ch. 23. Nonvolatile memory -- Ch. 24. Proactive debugging -- Ch. 25. Exception handling in C++ -- Ch. 26. Building a great watchdog -- App. A. ASCII table -- App. B. Byte alignment and ordering |
| Summary |
Annotation. This handbook provides a comprehensive reference for firmware developers looking to increase their skills and productivity. It addresses each critical step of the development process in detail, including how to optimize hardware design for better firmware. Topics covered include real-time issues, interrupts and ISRs, memory management (including Flash memory), handling both digital and analog peripherals, communications interfacing, math subroutines, error handling, design tools, and troubleshooting and debugging. The companion CD-ROM includes all the code used in the design examples and a searchable ebook version of the text.<br /><br />This book is not for the beginner, but rather is an in-depth, comprehensive one-volume reference that addresses all the major issues in firmware design and development, including the pertinent hardware issues.<br /><br />* Included CD-Rom contains all the source code used in the design examples, so engineers can easily use it in their own designs |
| Notes |
Includes CD-ROM in pocket, inside rear cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Computer firmware.
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| Author |
Ganssle, Jack G.
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| LC no. |
2004040238 |
| ISBN |
075067606X |
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