Computers as Components

The new fifth edition of Marilyn Wolf’s leading embedded computing systems textbook Computers as Components: Principles of Embedded Computing System Design continues to focus on foundational content in embedded systems technology and design while updating material throughout the book and introducing new content on machine learning and Internet-of-Things (IoT) systems. Hallmark features: Uses real processors to demonstrate both technology and techniques Shows readers how to apply principles to actual design practice Stresses necessary fundamentals that can be applied to evolving technologies and helps readers gain facility to design large, complex embedded systems Covers the design of Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices and systems, including applications, devices, and communication systems and databases Describes wireless communication standards such as Bluetooth® and ZigBee® New to the fifth edition: Introduces a new chapter on machine learning applications, techniques, and edge intelligence Provides enhanced content on security and safety principles and methods, IoT and edge/fog computing