Hello all.
I would like to know how can I design the hardware of my embedded system. Right now I just have an idea of a project, a processos family that I probably will use, and a few perifericals that would be present. I would like to know how can I build the hardware of this system, what metodology and tools to use.
I would like to build a system with those hardwar pieces (Microcontroller + Periferials), test it, and then start working on the software for my hardware design.
I have looked at tools like RealView for ARM development. It looks like that with this tool I can work from the point I am right now to develop the hardware and software of a embedded system. Other tool that I have checked is Proteus VSM. Are those the correct tools to work with. Are there any free or open tools that I could use?
I don't know if I made myself clear with my above explanation. Basicly I would like to assembly my microcontroller and periphericals in a system, to build and then test my hardware design. Then, I also would like to build the software for this hardware. I have some experience with the software design, but no experience at all with the hardware design, so I need more help in this part.
Thank you very much for any help, I really need it! If you need any futher information in order to help me, please let me know.
Felipe Uderman