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Hands-On RTOS with Microcontrollers: Create high-performance, real-time embedded systems using FreeRTOS, STM32 MCUs, and SEGGER debug tools

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A comprehensive guide designed to provide practical kills and insights to supercharge your embedded engineering journey

All formats include a free PDF and an invitation to the Embedded System Professionals community

Key FeaturesUnlock the secrets of RTOS and master them on the highly capable STM32 platformUpgrade your programming skills and elevate your game in building top-notch embedded systemsMaster the art of RTOS implementation and explore the vast array of possibilities for your embedded systems.Book DescriptionWant to stay ahead of the curve with embedded systems development? The updated edition of Hands-On RTOS with Microcontrollers is here and packed with cutting-edge content to up your skills.

This book contains everything you need to know about real-time operating systems, how they work, and why they’re essential for today’s time-critical applications; learn about FreeRTOS and its primary capabilities and APIs.

You’ll find a detailed overview of system-design topics such as memory management, project-design topics (MCU, IDE, and RTOS API), and hands-on system use, as well as the system platform, dev-board with an MCU and debug-probe, and development tools (IDE, build system, source-code debugging).

The new edition includes 10 real-world embedded applications showcasing the latest features of FreeRTOS, teaching you how to implement them in your own projects and exploring how to optimize your code with dynamic analysis.

It also provides example programs on a GitHub repo for you to explore with detailed instructions. You’ll learn how to create and install your own FreeRTOS system on the dev-board, and set up an IDE project with debugging tools. With dozens of reference manuals listed, you’ll never be short on resources for system development.

Stay ahead of the curve — get your second edition of Hands-On RTOS with Microcontrollers today!

What you will learnUnderstand RTOS, use-cases and decide when to (and not-to) use real-time OSUtilize FreeRTOS scheduler to create, start and monitor task statesImprove task signaling and communication using queues, semaphores, and mutexesStreamline task data transfer with queues and notificationsUpgrade peripheral communication via UART using drivers and ISRsEnhance interface architecture with a command queue for better system controlMaximize FreeRTOS memory management with trade-off insightsWho This Book Is ForThis book is an indispensable guide for systems-programmers, embedded-systems engineers, and software-developers who want to learn about Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and how to use FreeRTOS in their embedded system design. A basic understanding of the C programming language and embedded systems and microcontrollers will be helpful.

Table of ContentsIntroducing Real-Time SystemsIntroducing the Development-BoardIntroducing the Development ToolsUnderstanding Super-LoopsImplementing the Super-LoopUnderstanding RTOS TasksRunning the FreeRTOS SchedulerProtecting Data and Synchronizing TasksIntertask CommunicationDrivers and ISRsMore Efficient Drivers and ISRsSharing Hardware Peripherals across TasksCreating Loose Coupling with Que

827 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 30, 2025

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Jim Yuill

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