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.

• Author John 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 computerized world.
• Practical work and knowledge-check questions support a lively text to build a firm understanding of the subject.

Book Details

• Paperback; 288 pages
• Author: John Crisp
• Publisher: Newnes; 2nd edition (January 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces

Table of 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 microcontrollers
• The Pentium family
• The PowerPC
• The Alpha 64
• A survey of microcontrollers and how to use them
• How to use a microcontroller for a real project
• Interfacing
• Test equipment and fault-finding
• Quiz time answers
• Further reading