Real-Time Concepts for Embedded Systems

Name: Real-Time Concepts for Embedded Systems
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ISBN: 9781578201242

ISBN-10: 1578201241

ISBN-13: 9781578201242

Edition: 2003

Authors: Qing Li, Caroline Yao

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This primer begins with an introduction to the special tools and issues that face embedded systems developers. It then delves into the details of real-time programming using a real-world, commercial real-time operating system (RTOS).

Book details

List price: $62.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 1/4/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English

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.



Foreword


Preface


Audience for this Book


Acknowledgments



Introduction



Real Life Examples of Embedded Systems



Real-Time Embedded Systems



The Future of Embedded Systems



Points to Remember



Basics of Developing for Embedded Systems



Introduction



Overview of Linkers and the Linking Process



Executable and Linking Format



Mapping Executable Images into Target Embedded Systems



Points to Remember



Embedded System Initialization



Introduction



Target System Tools and Image Transfer



Target Boot Scenarios



Target System Software Initialization Sequence



On-Chip Debugging



Points to Remember



Introduction to Real-Time Operating Systems



Introduction



A Brief History of Operating Systems



Defining an RTOS



The Scheduler



Objects



Services



Key Characteristics of an RTOS



Points to Remember



Tasks



Introduction



Defining a Task



Task States and Scheduling



Typical Task Operations



Typical Task Structure



Synchronization, Communication, and Concurrency



Points to Remember



Semaphores



Introduction



Defining Semaphores



Typical Semaphore Operations



Typical Semaphore Use



Points to Remember



Message Queues



Introduction



Defining Message Queues



Message Queue States



Message Queue Content



Message Queue Storage



Typical Message Queue Operations



Typical Message Queue Use



Points to Remember



Other Kernel Objects



Introduction



Pipes



Event Registers



Signals



Condition Variables



Points to Remember



Other RTOS Services



Introduction



Other Building Blocks



Component Configuration



Points to Remember



Exceptions and Interrupts



Introduction



What are Exceptions and Interrupts?



Applications of Exceptions and Interrupts



A Closer Look at Exceptions and Interrupts



Processing General Exceptions



The Nature of Spurious Interrupts



Points to Remember



Timer and Timer Services



Introduction



Real-Time Clocks and System Clocks



Programmable Interval Timers



Timer Interrupt Service Routines



A Model for Implementing the Soft-Timer Handling Facility



Timing Wheels



Soft Timers and Timer Related Operations



Points to Remember



I/O Subsystem



Introduction



Basic I/O Concepts



The I/O Subsystem



Points to Remember



Memory Management



Introduction



Dynamic Memory Allocation in Embedded Systems



Fixed-Size Memory Management in Embedded Systems



Blocking vs. Non-Blocking Memory Functions



Hardware Memory Management Units



Points to Remember



Modularizing an Application for Concurrency



Introduction



An Outside-In Approach to Decomposing Applications



Guidelines and Recommendations for Identifying Concurrency



Schedulability Analysis--Rate Monotonic Analysis



Points to Remember



Synchronization and Communication



Introduction



Synchronization



Communication



Resource Synchronization Methods



Critical Section Revisited



Common Practical Design Patterns



Specific Solution Design Patterns



Points to Remember



Common Design Problems



Introduction



Resource Classification



Deadlocks



Priority Inversion



Points to Remember



References


About the Authors


Index