Embedded Systems Firmware Demystified (With CD-ROM)

By Ed Sutter and Ed Sutter

* Understand essential hardware details * Walk through an embedded system startup * Build an extensible development platform * Prebuilt GNU X-Tools for 21 platforms Build embedded microprocessor-based systems from the ground up. Develop an integrated und

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1578200997
• ISBN13: 9781578200993
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.5" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Essential reading for embedded systems programmers

Ordinarily I'm wary of publications that have an accompanying CD containing source code, especially when the topic concerned is general and covering a large field. All to often the source is specific to a particular platform, and attempts to hide the fact that the actual text in the book is somewhat lacking. In other words, it's frequently not worth the media its written on.Mr. Sutter, on the other hand, has dealt with the subject of programming embedded systems in a clear, accessible, yet detailed manner. The book is exceptionally well formatted and arranged so that even those new to embedded systems programming can quickly pick up the basics and avoid the most common pitfalls. As for the source, it is extremely well written and support exists for a large number of platforms. Getting the basic "monitor" to run on a new board (provided the CPU is supported) is mainly a matter of modifying a few lines in a few files! You really do get the best of both worlds with this package.One thing I particularly like about this book is that its generality is offset by Mr. Sutter's ability to precisely define the "lowest common denominator" across all CPU families and explain how a programmer can write powerful yet highly portable code.In terms of coverage, you need look no further for additional material - this book literally contains everything you need in order to get a system up and running. Even with a completely 'alien' evaluation board, given datasheets and this book by your side you can have a system booting in no time. I have his monitor running on six different boards with processors ranging from SH2 to PPC405. I highly recommend this book for anyone who needs to get an embedded system up and running under a tight deadline.

Excellent book covering embedded software concepts!

This is a must have book someone needing to learn the concepts of embedded software. It's written very well, is easy to understand, and is applicable to just about any processor platform. It covers the various hardware components found in modern embedded systems as well as driver implementations and topics like what to expect 'just after reset'. The CD contains the source code for a program called the MicroMonitor as well as the GNU X-Tools compiler for building it. It provides invaluable examples and details on how to port the MicroMonitor to a new platform and covers details about the source code and how the flash file system works. Overall, an excellent book!!!

Embedded Systems Firmware Demystified

Finally, an embedded systems book that covers somthing other than X86! Great intorduction to the GCC compiler tool chain. If you need to write boot code for--or just learn about--real embedded processors like: PPC and Coldfire, this book is for you. One of the best books on embedded I have ever read. Real meat, great analogies. Good ballance of real-world practical advice and technical topics.

Good Topics for Embedded Systems Programmers!

This book deals with good topics for embedded systems programmersThat includes Ethernet Drivers, Internet Protocols, Flash drivers, Flash File systems, and so on..These topics are so crucial for modern embedded systems programmers.I haven't ever seen this kind of book before.Of course, all these topics can't be fully discussed in one book.The author, however, suggests good starting point for each topics with concrete, well structured, source codes which are modules of Monitor porgram called MicroMointor.If you are embedded engineer or student who want to be the one,don't hesitate to buy and read this book.This book is must a have book for embedded systems programmers.