Its relative simplicity and robust multithreading capabilities have made the Thread X/ARM processor combination the favored RTOS/processor combination among developers of real-time multi-threaded embedded systems. Real-Time Embedded Multithreading is a complete guide for the developer or student. Beginning with a discussion of general concepts and terminology, it moves on to a specific demonstration system for illustration, investigates the salient features of the reference processor, thoroughly explores the services and features of the reference RTOS and culminates with a major case study. Sample chapters include "The Thread - The Essential Component," "Memory Management: Byte Pools and Block Pools," and "Thread Communication with Message Queues." Pitfalls and problem areas are discussed, and possible solutions are offered. Perfect for embedded systems programmers, software engineers, electrical engineers, or firmware engineers with a programming background in C or C++, the book examines many ways in which the reference processor and the reference RTOS can be optimally combined. The book includes a CD featuring a Win32-based ThreadX demonstration system capable of processing all the sample systems, end-of-chapter projects, and a case study.

Edward L. Lamie is a Professor Emeritus of Computer Science.  His areas of academic emphasis during his 31 years in higher education were in the areas of software engineering and operating systems.  He was also the founding chair of computer science departments at Central Michigan University and California State University, Stanislaus.  Ed continues to teach occasional graduate-level courses and conducts hands-on RTOS training classes for Express Logic, Inc.