Embedded Systems Dictionary

This authoritative work defines the meaning and usage of 2,800 of the most-used terms in embedded systems in a way that serves technical and non-technical audiences alike. The primary definition is a concise statement of that term s meaning tailored to the needs of less technical readers. Engineers, technical writers, and others will find ample expansion of each definition including:

pronunciation

abbreviations

alternative terms

cross references

examples

diagrams, schematics, and figures

equations

code listings

tips for further reading

About the Author:

Jack Ganssle has started and sold three electronics companies and developed or managed the development of over 100 embedded products. Jack writes the "Break Points" column for Embedded Systems Programming magazine. He has authored two books: The Art of Programming Embedded Systems and The Art of Designing Embedded Systems.

Michael Barr is editor of Embedded Systems Programming magazine and founder of the Netrino Consultants Network. Embedded software he wrote helps run millions of devices around the world. Michael also wrote Programming Embedded Systems in C and C++ and is a lecturer at the University of Maryland.

Editorial Reviews

The Barnes & Noble Review
A dictionary designed just for people interested in embedded systems, this outstanding book does justice to its name. Each term is thoroughly defined in easy-to-read text. Where needed, a term may be accompanied by a picture, diagram, table, or schematic to help illustrate the definition. You can't beat this dictionary for clear elucidation of the terminology you need to have at your fingertips in studying or working in the embedded systems field. Authors Jack Ganssle and Michael Barr begin each definition by using a part-of-speech key (e.g., abbr.: abbreviation or acronym; adj.: adjective; etc.) and, where its not obvious, indicate standard pronunciation. The first sentence of each entry is a concise statement of the term's meaning. The authors follow with any abbreviations, alternative terms or -- in the case of an acronym, for example -- expansions. Definitions of key terms are almost encyclopedic in their length, and many others include helpful diagrams, schematics, figures, equations, and code listings. There are even tips for further reading where appropriate sources exist. And everything is cross-referenced to the nth degree.Anyone who must be knowledgeable about embedded systems will find this excellent dictionary a gold mine full of useful information. For the sales and marketing folks and managers, this dictionary may be all that they really need. On the other hand, for engineers and technical writers, far more depth follows. Overall, you will surely want this book on your desk for handy reference.John R. VaccaJohn R. Vacca, the former computer security official (CSO) for NASA's space station program (Freedom), has written nearly 40 books about advanced storage, computer security, and aerospace technology.

About The Author:

Jack Ganssle has 30 years' experience developing embedded systems. He has authored two books, The Art of Programming Embedded Systems and The Art of Designing Embedded Systems, and writes a regular column in Embedded Systems Programming magazine. Michael Barr is the editor-in-chief of Embedded Systems Programming magazine and the principal of Netrino Consultants Network. He wrote Programming Embedded Systems in C and C++.