CHAPTER 2
Microcontrollers, Single-Board Computers and Development Tools
2.1 The Division of Labor
The designer of a complex multi-level project such as the E-2 must frequently juggle the following conflicting requirements, among others:
Hard real-time response requirements of sections of the overall system.
The hardware and firmware complexity of interfacing special peripherals such as cameras, Ethernet networking, 802.11b wireless networking, and others.
Bill-of-materials costs for both prototypes and production pieces.
Development time. ...
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