Introduction to Microprocessors and Microcontrollers

Assuming only a general science education, Introduction to Microprocessors and Microcontrollers introduces the workings of the microprocessor, its applications, and programming in assembler and high level languages such as C and Java. Practical work and knowledge-check questions contribute to building a thorough understanding with a practical focus. The book concludes with a step-by-step exploration of a project based on the PIC microcontroller. This concise but clearly written text makes this an ideal book for electronics and IT students and a wide range of technicians and engineers, including IT systems support staff, and service engineers.

Contents

• Basic microprocessor systems
  
• Binary - the way micros count
  
• Hexadecimal - the way we communicate with micros
  
• How micros calculate
  
• An introduction to logic gates and their uses
  
• Registers and memories
  
• A microprocessor-based system
  
• A typical 8-bit microprocessor
  
• Programming - using machine code and assembly language
  
• High level languages
  
• The development of microprocessors and microcontrollersM
  
• The Pentium family
  
• The PowerPC
  
• The Alpha 64
  
• A survey of microcontrollers and how to use them
  
• How to use a microcontrollers for a real project
  
• Interfacing
  
• Test equipment and fault-finding
  
• Quiz time answers
  
• Further reading
  

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