Microprocessors and Microcomputers: Hardware and Software (6th Edition) - Softcover

Tocci, Ronald J.; Ambrosio, Frank J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130609048 ISBN 13: 9780130609045

Publisher: Pearson, 2002

Synopsis

Using the popular, powerful, and easy-to-understand 68HC11 microprocessor as a representative example, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the concepts, principles, and techniques of microprocessors and microprocessor based systems. Chapter topics include Number Systems and Codes, Digital Circuits, Memory Devices, Introduction to Computers, Microcomputer Structure and Operation, The Microprocessor: Heart of the Microcomputer, Programming the 68HC11 MPU, Input/Output Modes, and Input/Output Interfacing. For those interested in a career in electrical or computer engineering.

About this title

From the Publisher

Using the currently popular, powerful, yet easy to understand Motorola 68HC11 microcontroller as a representative example, this text provides a comprehensive introduction to the concepts, principles, and techniques of microprocessors and microprocessor-based systems.

From the Back Cover

The sixth edition of Microprocessors and Microcomputers: Hardware and Software provides a comprehensive introduction to the concepts, principles, and techniques of microprocessors and microprocessor-based systems. The book focuses on the elements and features of the popular and powerful 68HC 11.

This edition retains all of the valuable learning aids of the previous editions, including:

• Extensive use of clearly explained illustrated examples.
• Clear, uncluttered diagrams and flowcharts.
• A glossary of key terms within each chapter.
• Thorough coverage of troubleshooting, supported by the use of illustrated case studies throughout the book.
• An extensive appendix containing a detailed description of each of the 68HC11's available instructions.

A major enhancement to this new edition is the use of additional photos, illustrations, and exercises to help explain concepts. There has also been a significant increase in the number of chapter review questions, problems, and troubleshooting exercises. Answers to selected problems are provided at the end of the book.

Instructors who are' using this book for a course should obtain the accompanying Instructor's Manual (ISBN 0-13060905-6).

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0130609048
• ISBN 13: 9780130609045
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 624