Embedded Computing: VLIW Methods for Architecture, Compilers, and Tools (English Version)

Author: Fisher J.A.
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Nowadays, the number of embedded computers has surpassed that of general-purpose computers, and we are influenced by hundreds of embedded computers every day—this is no longer news. The issue now is that the ever-increasing performance, complexity, and capacity of embedded computers demand a new approach to design. Based on years of R&D experience, the authors of this book describe a new era of embedded computing design, where processors are at the center, making their design methods completely different from current practices in embedded system design. They argue why a computing-centric, system design approach is necessary for traditional components such as unprogrammable devices, peripherals, interconnects, and buses. These components must be unified within a system design with high-performance processor architectures, microarchitectures, compilers, and the compilation tools, debuggers, and simulators required for application development. In this book, the authors leverage their expertise in interdisciplinary hardware/software development and VLIW processors to articulate this transformation in embedded computing. VLIW architecture has long been a common choice in embedded system design, and it remains a central theme throughout the book, with embedded computing as its core subject. The book perfectly combines technical depth and practical experience, clearly explaining the differences between general-purpose computing systems and embedded computing systems at the hardware, software, tool, and operating system levels. It is comprehensive, rich in examples, and highly suitable for practical engineers (chip designers and embedded system designers) as well as technical professionals. It can also serve as a reference for faculty and students in relevant disciplines at universities.