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Programming Embedded Systems in C and C++ (Paperback)

by Michael Barr (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 194 pages
  • Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc. (30 Jan 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1565923545
  • ISBN-13: 978-1565923546
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 17.8 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 512,667 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Embedded system programs differ from everyday interactive computer programs in many ways, not the least being they're normally designed to run reliably forever. Rarely a consideration in Windows apps.

There are other major differences: each embedded program normally runs on proprietary, dedicated hardware and must often be designed to make the hardware as cheap as possible to implement. Another difference; the processors are usually 8-bit or 16-bit to save money and though there is always some ROM there may be no RAM if enough registers are available.

Michael Barr's introduction sets the scene well to this intriguing subject, after which it's straight into programming embedded systems using Intel's 16-bit 80188EB processor on a Target1888EB board as an example hardware platform using C++--the de facto high level development language--for embedded systems--and assembler for the programs.

Barr clearly finds the subject matter both interesting and absorbing, which comes across well in his writing. The examples are lucid and easy to follow and the way in which he progresses the subject builds upon previously introduced material.

At 160 or so pages this is a remarkably readable book, so enjoy it from cover to cover before trying your hand with real kit. Once you've taken the concepts introduced in Programming Embedded Systems to heart you'll be working with far less readable manufacturer's data sheets. --Steve Patient

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'Clear, well-structured - and more than a little amusing - it has found a reassuring place on my bookshelf. For the uninitiated, it might give some insight into the murky world of embedded systems, and it is a must-have for the practitioner.' - Liam Miller, Irish Times, February 21st 2000

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay...but less than expected !, 28 Jun 2001
By matteo@dolce.it (Brescia, Italy) - See all my reviews
The book is okay! If you have never written software for embedded system before (like me) don't expect to be able to do that once you've read this book. This is a good introduction, however I think the author could cover the topics a little bit better spending some more words (and some more code!!). Part of the book deals more with OS internals (things you can easily find on every OS book) rather than focusing on specific requirements of embedded systems (and real time systems). So, if you have no idea of what an embedded system is and how you can program it, buy it !
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Introductory Book, 5 May 2000
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I just finished my final year project. This book contains most of the things I used, things I used but I couldn't understand and others that I would like to know about... It certainly would be better to read this book before I start the project.

I would recommend the book to any beginner with micros 'cause it is easy to read and not written for a specific one. Well, the only thing is ... I would like to see the same things in more depth (150 pages I think are not enough) that's why you don't see the fifth star.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent text for novice embedded engineers., 5 Jan 2001
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Provides a useful beginners guide for engineers that are new to embedded systems programming. It includes useful sample code to aid in understanding how an embedded system operates.

Recommended for new graduates embarking on a career in firmware development!

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3.0 out of 5 stars For beginners only
I would only recommend this book to people new to embedded programming. Anyone with more than a years experience will be a bit disappointed. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2005 by benpapworth

3.0 out of 5 stars Good intro to DOS or OS-less embedded PC, nothing for Win32
As all other reviews have said, a good introduction to the realm of embedded PC programming. However, it's 1999. Read more
Published on 23 May 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for the novice. Also covers OS's in small systems.
I just got my hands on a copy of the book yesterday and after spending several hours browsing it, I am very pleased with the purchase. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 1999

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