Express Logic and MIPS Technologies publication of a new textbook on real-time software development by Edward L. Lamie, PhD, professor emeritus and former Computer Science Department Chair at California State University, Stanislaus. Dr. Lamie’s new book, Real-Time Embedded Multithreading: Using ThreadX and MIPS, introduces software developers to the use of an RTOS, and offers examples of the use of application threads to manage real-time programming on MIPS-Based™ platforms.
Real-Time Embedded Multithreading offers a complete guide for the developer or student. Beginning with a discussion of general concepts and terminology, it quickly moves on to a specific demonstration system that investigates the salient characteristics of the reference processor (MIPS32® core), thoroughly explores the services and features of the reference RTOS (Express Logic’s ThreadX®), and culminates with a major case study. Sample chapters, such as “The Thread—The Essential Component,” “Memory Management: Byte Pools and Block Pools,” and “Thread Communication with Message Queues,” expose pitfalls and problem areas and point to possible solutions.
MIPS Technologies’ 32-bit and 64-bit processor cores are found in hundreds of embedded systems and SoCs. Its RISC architecture with large GP and FPU register sets makes it a good choice for applications in wireless networking, laser printers, video gaming, and security. Express Logic’s ThreadX RTOS is used in over 500 million electronic devices in similar industries, and is an ideal RTOS for MIPS-Based embedded systems.
Express Logic, www.expresslogic.com
MIPS Technologies, www.mips.com.
