UNIT - I : Introduction to Embedded Systems Definition of Embedded System, Embedded Systems Vs General Computing Systems, History of Embedded Systems, Classification of Embedded Systems, Major application areas, Purpose of Embedded Systems, Characteristics and Quality attributes of Embedded Systems. (Chapter - 1) UNIT - II : The Typical Embedded System Core of the Embedded System, Memory, Sensors and Actuators, Communication Interface, Embedded Firmware, Other System components. (Chapter - 2) UNIT - III : Embedded Firmware Design and Development Embedded Firmware Design, Embedded Firmware Development Languages, Programming in Embedded C. (Chapter - 3) UNIT - IV : RTOS Based Embedded System Design Operating System basics, Types of Operating Systems, Tasks, Process, Threads, Multiprocessing and Multi-tasking, Task Scheduling, Threads-Processes-Scheduling putting them together, Task Communication, Task Synchronization, Device Drivers, How to choose an RTOS. (Chapter - 4) UNIT - V : Integration and Testing of Embedded Hardware and Firmware Integration of Hardware and Firmware, Boards Bring up. The Embedded System Development Environment : The Integrated Development Environment (IDE), Types of files generated on Cross-Compilation, Disassembler/Decompiler, Simulators, Emulators and Debugging, Target Hardware Debugging, Boundary Scan. (Chapter - 5)
