Real-Time Concepts for Embedded Systems

by Qing Li, Caroline Yao

Overview

Master the fundamental concepts of real-time embedded system programming and jumpstart your embedded projects with effective design and implementation practices. This book bridges the gap between higher­ level abstract modeling concepts and the lower-level programming aspects of embedded systems development. You gain a solid understanding of real-time embedded systems with detailed practical examples and industry wisdom on key concepts, design processes, and the available tools and methods.

Delve into the details of real-time programming so you can develop a working knowledge of the common design patterns and program structures of real-time operating systems {RTOS). The objects and services that are a part of most RTOS kernels are described and real-time system design is explored in detail. You learn how to decompose an application into units and how to combine these units with other objects and services to create standard building blocks. A rich set of ready-to-use, embedded design "building blocks" is also supplied to accelerate your development efforts and increase your productivity.

Experienced developers new to embedded systems and engineering or computer science students will both appreciate the careful balance between theory, illustrations, and practical discussions. Hard-won insights and experiences shed new light on application development, common design problems, and solutions in the embedded space. Technical managers active in software design reviews of real-time embedded systems will find this a valuable reference to the design and implementation phases.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781578201242
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/04/2003
Series:	R and D Developer Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	306
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Qing Li is a senior architect at Blue Coat Systems, Inc. leading the design and development efforts of the next-generation IPv6 enabled secure proxy appliances. Qing holds multiple US patents. Qing is a contributing author of the book titled Handbook of Networked and Embedded Control Systems published in June 2005. He is the author of the embedded systems development book titled Real-Time Concepts for Embedded Systems published in April 2003.

Caroline Yao has more than 15 years of high tech experience ranging from development, project and product management, product marketing, business development, and strategic alliances. She is co-inventor of a pending patent and recently served as the director of partner solutions for Wind River Systems, Inc.

Table of Contents

FOREWORD, PREFACE, CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION, CHAPTER 2: BASICS OF DEVELOPING FOR EMBEDDED SYSTEMS, CHAPTER 3: EMBEDDED SYSTEM INITIALIZATION, CHAPTER 4: INTRODUCTION TO REAL-TIME OPERATING SYSTEMS, CHAPTER 5: TASKS, CHAPTER 6: SEMAPHORES, CHAPTER 7: MESSAGE QUEUES, CHAPTER 8: OTHER KERNEL OBJECTS, CHAPTER 9: OTHER RTOS SERVICES, CHAPTER 10: EXCEPTIONS AND INTERRUPTS, CHAPTER 11: TIMER AND TIMER SERVICES, CHAPTER 12: I/O SUBSYSTEM, CHAPTER 13: MEMORY MANAGEMENT, CHAPTER 14: MODELARIZING AN APPLICATION FOR CONCURRENCY, CHAPTER 15: SYNCHRONIZATION AND COMMUNICATION, CHAPTER 16: COMMON DESIGN PROBLEMS, APPENDIX A: REFERENCES, ABOUT THE AUTHORS, Index