
Introduction to Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
- 1st Edition - November 13, 2003
- Imprint: Newnes
- Author: John Crisp
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 5 9 8 9 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 4 9 5 7 2 - 9
Assuming only a general science education this book introduces the workings of the microprocessor, its applications, and programming in assembler and high level languages such as C… Read more
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Assuming only a general science education this book 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 walk through a project based on the PIC microcontroller. The 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 maintenance / service engineers.
*Crisp's conversational style introduces the fundamentals of the micro (microprocessors, microcontrollers, systems on a chip) in a way that is utterly painless but technically spot-on: the talent of a true teacher.*Microprocessors and microcontrollers are covered in one book, reflecting the importance of embedded systems in today's computerised world.*Practical work and knowledge-check questions support a lively text to build a firm understanding of the subject.
Students IT / computing and electronics: vocational and other pre-degree; Higher Education: first year and foundation courses.Technician: IT, PC repair, PC installation; technical sales
Basic microprocessor systemsBinary - the way micros countHexadecimal - the way we communicate with microsHow micros calculateAn introduction to logic gates and their usesRegisters and memoriesA microprocessor-based systemA typical 8-bit microprocessorProgramming - using machine code and assembly languageHigh Level LanguagesThe development of microprocessors and microcontrollersThe Pentium familyThe PowerPC.The Alpha 64A survey of microcontrollers and how to use themHow to use a microcontrollers for a real projectInterfacingTest equipment and fault-findingQuiz time answersFurther readingIndex
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 13, 2003
- Imprint: Newnes
- Language: English
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John Crisp
Affiliations and expertise
Technical Author and Lecturer, Suffolk, UK