Embedded computer systems literally surround us: they"re in our cell phones, PDAs, cars, TVs, refrigerators, heating systems, and more. In fact, embedded systems are one of the most rapidly growing segments of the computer industry today. Along with te growing list of devices for which embedded computer systems are appropriate, interest is growing among programmers, hobbyists, and engineers of all types in how to design and build devices of their own. Furthermore, the knowledge offered by this book ino the fundamentals of these computer systems can benefit anyone who has to evaluate and apply the systems. The second edition of Designing Embedded Hardware has been updated to include information on the latest generation of processors and microontrollers, including the new MAXQ processor. If you"re new to this and don"t know what a MAXQ is, don"t worry--the book spells out the basics of embedded design for beginners while providing material useful for advanced systems...