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TITLE: Text on Using the PIC18Fxx2 Microcontroller
"Microprocessors: From Assembly to C with the PIC18Fxx2" is a new
text (ISBN: 1-58450-378-5) written by Prof. Bob Reese of
Mississippi State University. This book can be used for a first
course in microprocessors with the only prerequisites being basic
digital design and exposure to either C or C++ programming. The
book begins with simple microprocessor architecture concepts and
moves to assembly language programming in a C language context.
Hardware interface topics include the fundamentals, such as
parallel IO, asynchronous serial IO (I2C and SPI), interrupt-
driven IO, timers, analog-to-digital, and digital-to-analog
conversion. The hardware interfacing examples use C to keep code
complexity low and improve clarity, using devices that do not
require extensive circuits knowledge. The assembly language
programming topics emphasize the linkage between C language
constructs and their assembly language equivalent so students
clearly understand the impact of C coding choices related to
executing time and memory requirements. A capstone chapter has
projects on audio record and playback, a home monitoring system,
and an autonomous wheeled robot. The book is supplemented by a
website containing 600 slides in PPT format and numerous sample
quizzes and tests. For additional information and review copies,
access: ReeseMicro
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