Embedded Microcomputer Systems: Real Time Interfacing by Jonathan W. Valvano

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Synopsis

This book provides an in-depth discussion of the design, implementation and testing of embedded microcomputer systems. The book covers the hardware aspects of interfacing, advanced software topics (including interrupts), and a systems approach to typical embedded applications. This book stands out from other microcomputer systems books because of its balanced, in-depth treatment of both hardware and software issues important in real time embedded systems design. The book features a wealth of detailed case studies that demonstrate basic concepts in the context of actual working examples of systems. It also features a unique simulation software package on the bound-in CD-ROM (called Test Execute and Simulate, or TexaS, for short) — that provides a self-contained software environment for designing, writing, implementing, and testing both the hardware and software components of embedded systems.

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Presents general design methodologies, with examples, using the Motorola 6805, 6808, 6811, and 6812 microcomputers. Includes a detailed study of hardware and software components of embedded systems, programming techniques and style, the development of debugging strategies for embedded systems (from both assembly language and C language perspectives), and detailed case studies. The CD-ROM contains a simulator which allows students to visualize activity occurring internally in the chip and to connect external hardware devices, as well as PDF, Examples, Assembly, and Embed directories, and other features. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Biography

Jonathan W. Valvano is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Texas at Austin. In addition to teaching and writing, Dr. Valvano researches perfusion, the transmission of blood in the microcirculation, an important factor in surgery, tissue transplants, heart disease and cancer therapy. Despite its importance, no clinical method of measuring perfusion is currently available. Dr. Valvano's group develops thermal methods to measure this important parameter. Much debate considers which heat transfer model best describes tissue blood flow. Until recently, researchers widely adopted a model suggested by Pennes to demonstrate the heat transfer effects of perfusion. The model's validity has been disputed. Dr. Valvano's group develops new thermal models founded on basic principles. Their research integrates analytic bioheat transfer, finite element numerical modeling, transducer design, analog instrumentation, microcomputer interfacing, interactive computer software, animal experimentation and clinical studies.