Embedded Systems - A Hardware-Software Co-Design Approach: Unleash the Power of Arduino!

This textbook is intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering programs. It covers a wide range of topics related to embedded systems, including microcontrollers, sensors, communication protocols, and software development.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 263 pages
Publication date: 20 April 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive textbook delves into the realm of embedded systems, providing a comprehensive introduction for advanced undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering programs. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to gain expertise in this rapidly evolving field.

Embedded systems find applications in a wide range of industries, including Internet-of-Things (IoT), wearables, self-driving cars, smart devices, cyberphysical systems, drones, and robotics. The hardware chapter explores various microcontrollers, sensors, amplifiers, filters, actuators, wired and wireless communication topologies, schematic and PCB designs, and numerous other hardware-related aspects. It provides detailed explanations of popular microcontroller hardware examples, enabling students to gain a deep understanding of the underlying principles.

The software chapter delves into OS-less programming, bitmath, polling, interrupts, timers, sleep modes, direct memory access, shared memory, mutex, and smart algorithms. It offers practical insights with numerous C-code examples specifically designed for Arduino Uno, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. Other topics covered include prototyping, testing, verification, reliability, optimization, and regulations. This textbook is well-suited for courses on embedded systems, microcontrollers, and instrumentation, equipping budding embedded system programmers with practical skills and hands-on projects to prepare them for industry products.

By incorporating a balanced discussion on both hardware and software related to embedded systems, with a particular emphasis on co-design aspects, this textbook offers a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the field. It serves as a valuable tool for students, researchers, and professionals seeking to advance their knowledge and expertise in embedded systems design and applications.

Weight: 433g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030668105
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021