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 microcontrollers for a real project Interfacing Test equipment and fault-finding Quiz time answers Further reading Index

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