Designing Embedded Hardware (Paperback)

Part I. Background

1. Introduction to Computer Architecture
Concepts
Memory
Input/Output
DMA
Embedded Computer Architecture

2. Electronics 101
Voltage and Current
Analog Signals
Power
Resistors
Capacitors
RC Circuits
Inductors
Transformers
Diodes
Crystals
Digital Signals
Understanding Schematics
Read the Datasheet

3. Power Sources
Juice from the Wall
Batteries
Regulators

4. Building It
Avoid Noise
Quick-and-Dirty Construction
Printed-Circuit Boards
Routing a Design
Tools for Debugging
Putting It All Together
Powering Up
Add in the Processor
Some Thoughts on Debugging

Part II. Embedded Processors and Systems

5. The PIC Microcontrollers
A Tale of Two Processors
Starting Simple
A Bigger PIC

6. The AVR Microcontrollers
The AVR Architecture
The ATtiny15 Processor
Downloading Code
A Bigger AVR
Bus Interfacing

7. 68000-Series Computers
The 68000 Architecture
A Simple 68000-Based Computer

8. DSP-Based Controllers
The DSP56800
A DSP56805-Based Computer
JTAG

Part III. Peripherals and Interfacing

9. Adding Peripherals Using SPI and I2C
Serial Peripheral Interface
Inter Integrated Circuit
Adding a Real-Time Clock with I2C
Adding a Small Display with I2C

10. Serial Ports
UARTs
Error Detection
Old Faithful-RS-232C
RS-422
Infrared Communication
USB

11. Networks
RS-485
Controller Area Network (CAN)
Ethernet

12. Analog
Amplifiers
Analog-to-Digital Conversion
Interfacing an External ADC
Temperature Sensor
Light Sensor
Accelerometer
Pressure Sensors
Magnetic Field Sensor
Digital-to-Analog Conversion
PWM
Motor Control
Switching Big Loads

References