Regarded as the industry standard resources, Embedded Systems Handbook is provided researchers and technicians with the authoritative information required to launch a collection of diverse applications, including automotive electronics, industrial automated systems, and building automation and control. Divided into two volumes to accommodate this growth, Embedded Systems Handbook, Second Edition presents a comprehensive view in this area of computer engineering with an appropriate emphasis today on network and application development. Reflecting the unique functional requirements of different application areas, the contributors discuss aspects of inter-node communication in the context of specific applications of embedded systems network. Those looking for guidance on the preliminary design of embedded systems should consult the first volume: Verification of Embedded Systems and Design.