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Sophisticated networking and communications capabilities that were previously the sole domain of mainframes, PCs, and workstations are now becoming mandatory in the realm of smaller embedded microcontrollers. However, documentation, standards, and design information is scattered among many sources and is difficult to find. In this practical book, popular columnist and embedded designer Fred Eady is your guide and advisor. He pulls together all the necessary design background and details and shows you how to use today's affordable microcontrollers for powerful communications and networking applications such as local area networks and embedded internet. Using working code examples and schematics, Eady steers you through the basics using two popular microcontroller families, PIC and Atmel. Included are a wealth of detailed design examples for:· RS-232 firmware and hardware· Microcontroller USARTs· The I2C bus· Ethernet implementation· Embedded internet implementation· Wireless linksSample source code is provided and thoroughly explained for all the application examples. The accompanying CD-ROM contains the example code as well as a searchable ebook version of the text, to help you get up to speed quickly. You could spend days or even weeks pulling together all the information that Eady has assembled in this one indispensable reference. * The only source that pulls together difficult-to-find design information, and teaches step-by-step how to use it to create powerful networking applications* Includes fully functional examples of microcontroller hardware and firmware* Companion cd-rom includes all schematics and code utilized in the book
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Unique in its broad perspective, this book provides complete coverage of the fundamentals of embedded microcontrollers. Its focus is wider reaching than most, placing an emphasis on the general concepts behind the microcontroller, not on teaching software programming for a specific device. There is coverage of key concepts, including DSP, Fuzzy Logic, and Analog to Digital Conversion so students get a better understanding of real world design. With an emphasis on microcontroller processor architecture and technology it is appropriate for a variety of real world situations. A broader introduction to microcontroller processor architecture and technology. Discussion of how to balance three technologies: the processor, memory and software. Those working with microcontrollers.
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HCS12 Microcontroller and Embedded Systems: Using Assembly and C with CodeWarrior, 1e features a systematic, step-by-step approach to covering various aspects of HCS12 C and Assembly language programming and interfacing. The text features several examples and sample programs that provide students with opportunities to learn by doing. Review questions are provided at the end of each section to reinforce the main points of the section. Students not only develop a strong foundation of Assembly language programming, they develop a comprehensive understanding of HCS12 interfacing. In doing so, they develop the knowledge background they need to understand the design and interfacing of microcontroller-based embedded systems. This book can also be used by practicing technicians, hardware engineers, computer scientists, and hobbyists. It is an ideal source for those wanting to move away from 68HC11 to a more powerful chip.
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