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VOL. 14 NO.10 September, 2001
Table of Contents
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Safety-Critical Operating Systems
by David Kleidermacher and Mark Griglock
The successful design of safety-critical systems is
difficult and demands significant attention to detail. Fortunately, an operating systemıs emphasis on protection and resource guarantees can make the job of application developers less arduous.
Software-Friendly Hardware
by Christopher Leddy
Embedded programmers often get stuck coding around
an awkward hardware design. These tips for hardware designers promise hope, and more efficient systems to boot.
Murphy's Law
What Have the Romans Ever Done For Us?
by Niall Murphy
Niall makes the case for, but cautions about the drawbacks of, object-oriented programming. While it increases productivity, your software may end up being less robust.
Magic in the Air
by Larry Mittag
We often take wireless communications for granted, without considering the underlying complexity and technological barriers. Itıs worth taking a closer look at those aspects.
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Safety Patrol
by Michael Barr
When I was in the sixth grade, I was a member of my schoolıs Safety Patrol. As children and adults alike increasingly place their lives in the hands of computer hardware and software, we need to add layers of safety there as well.
Programmer's Toolbox
Making it Work
by Jack Crenshaw
Converging on the minimum of a function got a lot easier once Jack realized Brent had it all wrong. Hereıs the right way to do it.
Beginner's Corner
Pulse Width Modulation
by Michael Barr
A look at a powerful technique for controlling analog circuits with a microprocessorıs digital outputs.
Programming Pointers
Reference Initializations
by Dan Saks
The rules for initializing references resemble the rules for initializing pointers. But they do differ. And you should know how.
Spectra
It's All About Class
by Don Morgan
Digital control is increasingly used in audio amplifiers. If youıve been around awhile, this probably surprises you. Here, Don shows you how it works.
Break Points
Shared Perceptions
by Jack G. Ganssle
They say thereıs no greater love than that of one dead drunk for another. The same, apparently, applies to battle-scarred embedded folks.
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