Designing embedded hardware

Intelligent readers aiming to build embedded computer systems for devices like cell phones, cars, and refrigerators will find this book to be the most comprehensive and practical guide available. It balances practical and philosophical aspects, enabling developers to create their own gadgets and customize off-the-shelf systems. While many resources exist for learning programming, few focus on hardware creation. This book equips software and hardware engineers with no prior experience in embedded systems with essential conceptual and design foundations to grasp embedded architectures. It offers in-depth coverage and real-world examples, along with guidance on avoiding common pitfalls in system design. Key topics include principles of computer hardware development, core designs, assembly language concepts, parallel I/O, analog-digital conversion, timers, UART, Serial Peripheral Interface, Inter-Integrated Circuit Bus, Controller Area Network, Data Converter Interface, and low-power operation. This invaluable resource provides the practical tools and skills necessary to develop, build, and program application-specific computers.