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Embedded Software Development with C

  • Intelligible presentation of the fundamentals of embedded systems design and development using the C programming language and the 8051 microcontroller
  • Examines the longevity and relevancy of the 8051 microcontroller for designing embedded systems in present applications
  • Includes extensive appendices for reference work
  • Encourages a hands-on, incremental learning approach with comprehensive tutorial materials provided both in textbook and online
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Introduction to Embedded Systems

    • Kai Qian, David den Haring, Li Cao
    Pages 1-37
  3. Embedded Software Design and Development

    • Kai Qian, David den Haring, Li Cao
    Pages 39-71
  4. 8051 Microcontroller

    • Kai Qian, David den Haring, Li Cao
    Pages 73-96
  5. Embedded C Programming with 8051

    • Kai Qian, David den Haring, Li Cao
    Pages 97-135
  6. Real-Time Operating Systems

    • Kai Qian, David den Haring, Li Cao
    Pages 137-178
  7. Serial Communications

    • Kai Qian, David den Haring, Li Cao
    Pages 179-202
  8. Survey of Popular Microcontrollers

    • Kai Qian, David den Haring, Li Cao
    Pages 203-221
  9. Ethernet Applications and the Future of the Microcontroller

    • Kai Qian, David den Haring, Li Cao
    Pages 223-250
  10. Hands-On Labs

    • Kai Qian, David den Haring, Li Cao
    Pages 251-325
  11. Back Matter

    Pages 327-390

About this book

Embedded Software Development With C offers both an effectual reference for professionals and researchers, and a valuable learning tool for students by laying the groundwork for a solid foundation in the hardware and software aspects of embedded systems development.

Key features include a resource for the fundamentals of embedded systems design and development with an emphasis on software, an exploration of the 8051 microcontroller as it pertains to embedded systems, comprehensive tutorial materials for instructors to provide students with labs of varying lengths and levels of difficulty, and supporting website including all sample codes, software tools and links to additional online references.

Reviews

From the reviews: “This book … is a fine work for training developers and future developers of embedded systems. … The work also provides information about many other microcontroller and support chips along with other sources for software tools, and covers real-time operating systems and serial and Ethernet interfaces. Includes student exercises. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through practitioners, two-year technical program students.” (R. P. Sarna, Choice, Vol. 47 (7), March, 2010)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Dept. Computer Science, Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, U.S.A.

    Kai Qian

About the authors

Embedded Software Development with C: About the Authors

Dr. Kai Qian:

Dr. Kai Qian is a Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering at the School of Computing and Software Engineering, Southern Polytechnic State University. He has published over 50 research papers in various professional journals and proceedings of international conferences. He got his Ph.D. of Computer Science and Engineering from University of Nebraska in 1990. Dr. Qian has taught embedded systems courses for many years.  Dr. Kai Qian has authored books in Component-Oriented Programming with Wiley in 2005; Java Web Development(2007), Web Development with JavaScript & Ajax Illuminated(2009), and Software Architecture & Design Illuminated(2009), with Jones & Bartlet .

David den Haring:

David den Haring is a Project Manager at Atronix Engineering, Inc. located in Norcross, Georgia. Atronix is a system integrator specializing in automated control systems and middleware that integrates the factory floor with enterprise-level systems.

David received his Bachelor Degree in Computer Science from Southern Polytechnic State University in 1998 and has 20 years of industry experience.

Li Cao:

Li Cao obtained his B.S. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. He has worked in IT industry. He is currently working on his Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin.

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Softcover Book USD 99.99
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Hardcover Book USD 99.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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