5 Best Books on Systems Design

We have compiled a list of the Best Reference Books on Systems Design, which are used by students of top universities, and colleges. This will help you choose the right book depending on if you are a beginner or an expert. Here is the complete list of Systems Design Books with their authors, publishers, and an unbiased review of them as well as links to the Amazon website to directly purchase them. If permissible, you can also download the free PDF books on Systems Design below.

 
1."VLSI-Soc: Forward-Looking Trends in IC and Systems Design" by Reis Atienza Alonso Ayala
“VLSI-SoC: Forward-Looking Trends in IC And Systems Design” Book Review: The book comprises 14 papers selected from the proceedings of the 18th IFIP WG 10.5/IEEE International Conference on Very Large Scale Integration, VLSI-SoC 2010, conducted in Madrid, Spain. The publication discusses the latest developments in the domain of chip integration and VLSI technology, including the challenges at the physical and system-design levels. It is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals alike.

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2."Embedded Systems Design Based on Formal Models of Computation" by Ivan Radojevic and Zoran Salcic
“Embedded Systems Design Based on Formal Models of Computation” Book Review: This book provides an overview of DFCharts, which is a model of computation for embedded systems that combines Finite State Machines with Synchronous Dataflow Graphs. It demonstrates how DFCharts-based modeling can enhance the design of heterogeneous embedded systems by using two system-level languages, Esterel and SystemC. The book includes numerous examples and assumes a basic understanding of models of computation from the reader.

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3."Membrane Technology and Engineering for Water Purification: Application, Systems Design and Operation" by SINGH Rajindar Singh
“Membrane Technology and Engineering for Water Purification: Application, Systems Design and Operation” Book Review: The focus of this book is to provide guidance on selecting appropriate membranes for water purification, as well as the timing of their use by elaborating on the underlying principles. The book comprehensively covers the entire process, including key unit operations, systems design, and costs, to provide a thorough understanding of the subject. It starts with a description of plant equipment and its installation, safety, maintenance, and process control, and goes on to cover plant start-up, operation, and troubleshooting in great detail. Real-life examples, engineering rules-of-thumb, and case studies are presented to aid understanding.

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4."Design of Dependable Computing Systems" by Gilles Motet G Motet J C Geffroy Motet Geffroy
“Design of Dependable Computing Systems” Book Review: The focus of this book is on exploring the causes of computing system failures and their impacts, as well as existing solutions. It begins by examining the fundamental principles of dependability at the system level, regardless of the specific hardware or software used, before delving into the domain of application. By doing so, readers are introduced to fault models and degradation mechanisms that are the root causes of system failures. The book also provides an overview of various methods and techniques used to prevent, remove, tolerate, or predict faults in both hardware and software technologies.

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5."Embedded Systems Handbook: Embedded Systems Design and Verification" by Richard Zurawski
“Embedded Systems Handbook: Embedded Systems Design and Verification” Book Review: This book presents a contemporary survey of embedded systems applications in diverse domains including automotive electronics, industrial automation, and building control. It commences with a brief introduction to embedded system design and verification, followed by an extensive discussion on embedded processors and various aspects of system-on-chip and FPGA. The book also covers design challenges in secure embedded systems and offers solutions. It discusses advanced topics such as power-aware embedded computing and web services for embedded devices. This book focuses on the needs of researchers and technicians alike.

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