Embedded System is a comprehensive and structured academic resource designed to provide a strong foundation in embedded system architecture, design principles, and real-world implementation. The book systematically introduces core concepts such as embedded system fundamentals, block diagram analysis, layered models, and system characteristics including CPU type, processing power, memory, and performance considerations. It covers essential hardware and software aspects, including microcontroller and microprocessor architectures (PIC, AVR, ARM, ATmega series), communication standards and protocols (UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, USB, and wireless technologies), and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS). The text also explores I/O interfacing with Arduino, peripheral integration, and sensor-based system design, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application. Special emphasis is placed on real-time constraints, system reliability, power management, hardware–software integration, and embedded system selection criteria. The book further discusses classification of embedded systems ranging from small-scale to sophisticated systems, including stand-alone, reactive, and hard/soft real-time systems. Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and related disciplines, this book also serves as a practical reference for researchers and industry professionals. With clear explanations, structured content, and application-oriented insights, it provides a complete learning pathway for mastering modern embedded technologies and intelligent system development.
About the Authors’
Prof. Somanath Kisan Chikane is the Head of the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at Vidya Pratishthan’s Polytechnic College, Indapur, with over 17 years of academic experience. He holds a B.E. (2009) in E&TC Engineering and M.E. (2015) in E&TC Engineering (Signal Processing) from the University of Pune and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in the same discipline. He has authored more than 13 research papers in reputed national and international journals and conferences and has delivered expert lectures in Wireless Communication, IoT, and Embedded Systems. His research interests include Wireless and Biomedical Engineering, Textile Antennas, IoT, Embedded Systems, and Artificial Intelligence. He is a Life Member of ISTE (LM138295) and serves as a reviewer for Springer, IEEE, and other reputed publications.
Prof. Waghmode Kavita Harishchandra is the Head of the Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering at Dattakala Group of Institutions, Faculty of Engineering, Bhigwan, with over 14 years of academic experience. She holds a B.E. (2009) and an M.E. in Signal Processing (2018) in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Pune. She has authored more than nine research papers and delivered expert lectures in Power Electronics, IoT, Microcontrollers, and Embedded Systems. Her research interests include Power Electronics, Communication Systems, Microcontrollers, and the Internet of Things.
Prof. Jayashri Santosh Khot is an Assistant Professor in Electronics and Computer Engineering at HSBPVT’s Group of Institutions, Faculty of Engineering, Kashti, Ahilyanagar, with over 14 years of academic experience. She holds a B.E. (2010) from Shivaji University, Kolhapur, and M.E. (2014) in VLSI and Embedded Systems from the University of Pune. She has authored more than nine research papers in reputed journals and conferences, with research interests in Communication Engineering, VLSI, Embedded Systems, IoT, Image Processing, and Artificial Intelligence.
Dr. Soojey R. Deshpande is the Principal of Vidya Pratishthan’s Polytechnic College, Indapur, with 25 years of teaching experience and 6 years of industry experience. He holds B.E. and M.E. degrees in Electronics Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University and earned his Ph.D. in 2019 from Shri JJT University. He has published extensively in national and international journals, authored 15 technical books, holds two copyrights, and contributed as a translator for AICTE’s e-Kumbh (Udaan) project. His research interests include Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Fuzzy Neural Logic.
Dr. Balasaheb H. Patil is an Associate Professor in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at Vidya Pratishthan’s Kamalnayan Bajaj Institute of Engineering and Technology, Baramati, with 20 years of teaching experience, along with industry and research experience, specializing in Image Processing, Communication Engineering, and AI & ML. He holds B.E. (2004), M.Tech. (2010), and Ph.D. (2020) degrees from Savitribai Phule Pune University. He has authored over 50 research publications, serves as a reviewer for several SCI/Scopus journals, and is a recognized Ph.D. and PG guide. His contributions have been acknowledged through funded research projects and prestigious national and international awards.
