Contents

Chapter I: Introduction to Embedded Systems........................................................................................1

History Of Embedded Systems............................................................................................................3
Classification Of Embedded Systems...................................................................................................3
Embedded System Design Process......................................................................................................8
Characteristics Of Embedded Systems..............................................................................................13
Chapter 2: Typical Embedded System...................................................................................................21
Elements Of Embedded Systems.......................................................................................................22
General Purpose and Domain Specific Processor:.............................................................................24
Microprocessor Vs Microcontroller...................................................................................................25
Digital Signal Processors (Dsps).........................................................................................................26
Embedded System Architecture........................................................................................................34
Chapter 3: Communication Interface....................................................................................................50
Chapter 4: Embedded Firmware Design & Development......................................................................72
Embedded Firmware.........................................................................................................................73
Embedded Firmware Development Languages/Options...................................................................77
Chapter 5: RTOS Based Embedded System Design................................................................................88
Operating System Basics....................................................................................................................89
Real Time Purpose Operating System (Rtos).....................................................................................93
Memory Management.......................................................................................................................96
Interrupt Handling.............................................................................................................................97
Tasks, Processes & Threads.............................................................................................................101
Arduino Handbook..............................................................................................................................133
Chapter I: Introduction to Embedded Systems
History Of Embedded Systems
Classification Of Embedded Systems
Embedded System Design Process
Characteristics Of Embedded Systems
Chapter 2: Typical Embedded System
Elements Of Embedded Systems
General Purpose and Domain Specific Processor:
Microprocessor Vs Microcontroller
Digital Signal Processors (Dsps)
Embedded System Architecture
Chapter 3: Communication Interface
Chapter 4: Embedded Firmware Design & Development
Embedded Firmware
Embedded Firmware Development Languages/Options
Chapter 5: RTOS Based Embedded System Design
Operating System Basics
Real Time Purpose Operating System (Rtos)
Memory Management
Interrupt Handling
Tasks, Processes & Threads
Time Management
Arduino Handbook
Introduction
Part 1: Leds
Part 2: Sounds: