Introduction to Microprocessors
- 1st Edition - September 14, 1998
- Author: John Crisp
- Language: English
This book provides a thoroughly readable introduction to microprocessors, assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, nor a technical or mathematical background. It is suitable… Read more
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This book provides a thoroughly readable introduction to microprocessors, assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, nor a technical or mathematical background. It is suitable for students, technicians, engineers and hobbyists, and covers the full range of modern microprocessors.All technical terms are carefully introduced and subjects which have proved difficult, for example 2's complement, are clearly explained.This book is for BTEC National and HNC/D, GNVQ, and City & Guilds 2710.John Crisp is an experienced lecturer in microprocessors, fibre-optics, mathematics and electronics. He has written several training manuals for use on the courses that he teaches.
Textbook for a wide range of introductory courses in FE and HEStrong practical bias will appeal to practitioners and traineesClear, comprehensible: not too much maths!
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.
The world changed in 1971; Microprocessors don't have ten fingers; More counting; Mathematical micros; It's all a matter of logic; Registers and memories; A microprocessor based system; A typical 8-bit microprocessor; Programming; High level languages; Micros are getting bigger. And faster; The pentium; The PowerPC; The Alpha 21164 microprocessor; Interfacing; Test equipment and faultfinding.
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 14, 1998
- Language: English
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John Crisp
Affiliations and expertise
Technical Author and Lecturer, Suffolk, UK