Embedded Linux and the Law by Dave Beal and Michael Barr
The rising popularity of Linux, combined with perceived cost savings, has spurred many embedded developers to consider a real-time Linux variant as an alternative to a traditional RTOS. Here's the straight dope on the legal implications for the proprietary parts of your firmware.
Design Patterns for High Availability by David Kalinsky
It is possible to achieve five-nines reliability with everyday
commercial-quality hardware and software. The key is the
way in which these components are combined.
If the RedBoot Fits by Anthony J. Massa
This open-source ROM monitor offers a download and debug environment and is highly portable. What more could you want?
#include Quantum Programming by Michael Barr
Relatively few of the embedded systems books I receive are worthy of permanent space on my bookshelf. That's why I want to tell you about one recent standout.
Murphy's Law Training for the Long Run by Niall Murphy
Proper skills training takes more than a set of slides and a multiple choice test. Companies that don't rovide it are cheating themselves.
Beginner's Corner Introduction to Closed-Loop Control by Michael Barr
Most control systems utilize feedback in some manner. Here's a look at several fundamental feedback mechanisms.
Spectra Forward Interpolation by Don Morgan
Engineers are always looking to make their designs more efficient. Don has a DSP technique that should ease the computational burden.
Break Points Engineering Ethics by Jack G. Ganssle
In a world increasingly shaped by technology, engineers have a moral obligation to consider the consequences of their choices.
