Presented in three parts, this book provides readers with an immersive introduction to this rapidly growing segment of the computer industry. Acknowledging the fact that embedded systems control many of today's most common devices such as smart phones, PC tablets, as well as hardware embedded in cars, TVs, and even refrigerators and heating systems, the book offers a basic introduction to embedded computing systems before moving on to advanced topics. This book is ideal for design engineers looking to optimize and reduce the size and cost of embedded system products.