Build real-world edge computing systems, covering hardware, sensors, communications, software, and AI as one connected stack Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*
Key Features
- Master a "soup-to-nuts" multi-domain understanding of edge computing
- Learn edge technologies from hardware design to radio communication to AI as a complete stack
- Develop an understanding of the constraints, risks, and use cases of edge computing
Book Description
Edge Computing Bible spans a dense mix of disciplines: embedded design, sensor physics, security, communications, networking, and AI. Few resources cover all of them as one connected system. This book does, using real-world use cases to show how each piece fits together and where the friction points lie. It starts at the hardware layer: power and energy budgets, converting physical signals into digital data, and the security risks that make edge devices frequent attack targets. From there, it moves into communication, covering both near- and long-range protocols from Bluetooth to 5G. The software layer follows, with IoT protocols like MQTT and CoAP, the Matter framework, and device-side stacks such as FreeRTOS. Machine learning closes the loop, including edge-specific approaches like federated learning. Drawing on decades of hands-on architecture work at HP, Microsoft, Micron and Cradlepoint (Ericsson), author Perry Lea brings a practitioner's view to each layer of the stack. By the end of the book, readers will be able to design and build a complete, production-ready edge computing system. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase required
What you will learn
- Understand the full stack of hardware and software components
- Explore various edge hardware and sensor technologies
- Develop a deep understanding of modern telecommunication protocols
- Get up to speed on Bluetooth 6.2, Zigbee, 5G cellular, and Matter
- Learn about frameworks to ease the software burden for development
- Unlock core understanding of the role and use cases for edge AI
- Witness the nuances of security and edge-level threats
Who this book is for
This book is intended for system architects, system designers, business developers, project managers, and technologists who need to understand how edge computing and IoT systems function across the full product lifecycle. It's especially useful for readers who need a single reference to return to throughout a project, from early hardware decisions through to deployment and AI integration. The reader should have a foundational understanding of one or more domains of electrical engineering or computer science.
