The Art of Designing Embedded Systems

by Jack G. Ganssle

Art of Designing Embedded Systems is apart primer and part reference, aimed at practicing embedded engineers, whether working on the code or the hardware design. Embedded systems suffer from a chaotic, ad hoc development process. This books lays out a very simple seven-step plan to get firmware development under control. There are no formal methodologies to master; the ideas are immediately useful. Most designers are unaware that code complexity grows faster than code size. This book shows a number of ways to linearize the complexity/size curve and get products out faster. Ganssle shows ways to get better code and hardware designs by integrating hardware and software design. He also covers troubleshooting, real time and performance issues, relations with bosses and coworkers, and tips for building an environment for creative work.Get better systems out faster, using the practical ideas discussed in Art of Designing Embedded Systems. Whether you're working with hardware or software, this book offers a unique philosophy of development guaranteed to keep you interested and learning.

* Practical advice from a well-respected author* Common-sense approach to better, faster design* Integrated hardware/software

Genres: Programming, Computer Science, Technical, Computers

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

He started, developed and sold three electronics companies; including one of the world's leading producers of embedded development tools.

He developed or managed the development of over 100 embedded products, including in-circuit emulators, underwater navigation equipment (some used to recover Space Shuttle Challenger's wreckage), steel thickness gauges, near-IR protein measurement instruments, the White House security system, compilers, colorimeters, numerous classified Government systems... and even one device that analyzed cow poop!

Reviews

[Ari Fordsham]

Great book, highly readable with loads of excellent advice way beyond its boring title.

[Chyavana]

kind of advanced book.
not for beginners, can serve you better if you are with an entry level experience.