Introduction to Embedded Systems Using the MSPM0+
Jonathan W. ValvanoThis book is the first in a series of three books that teach the fundamentals of embedded systems as applied to the MSPM0+ family of microcontrollers. This first book is an introduction to computers and interfacing, focusing on assembly language and C programming. The second book focuses on hardware/software interfacing and the design of embedded systems. The third book is an advanced book focusing on operating systems, high-speed interfacing, control systems, and robotics. The third volume could also be used for professionals wishing to design or deploy a real-time operating system onto an ARM platform. This first book is an introductory book that could be used at the college level with little or no prerequisites.
The area of embedded systems is an important and growing discipline within electrical and computer engineering. A number of embedded system paradigms must shift in order to accommodate this growth in complexity. First, the number of calculations per second will increase from millions/sec to billions/sec. Similarly, the number of lines of software code will also increase from thousands to millions. Thirdly, systems will involve multiple microcontrollers supporting many simultaneous operations. Lastly, the need for system verification will continue to grow as these systems are deployed into safety critical applications. These
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