Newnes Microprocessor Pocket Book

Newnes Microprocessor Pocket Book explains the basic hardware operation of a microprocessor and describes the actions of the various types of instruction that can be executed. A summary of the characteristics of many of the popular microprocessors is presented. Apart from the popular 8- and 16-bit microprocessors, some details are also given of the popular single chip microcomputers and of the reduced instruction set computer (RISC) type processors such as the Transputer, Novix FORTH processor, and Acorn ARM processor. Comprised of 15 chapters, this book discusses the principles involved in both parallel and serial input-output interfaces and gives details of the common standards used for parallel and serial input-output systems. Although discrete logic can be used for input-output interfaces, most microprocessor-based systems use specially developed integrated circuits for this purpose. Examples of these special interface chips are described with details of their internal arrangement and the basic techniques for programming their modes of operation. This covers parallel and serial input-output chips, counters and timers as well as one or two of the multifunction peripheral chips that are available. Data formats, instruction sets, display systems, and system development are also considered. This monograph will be of interest to students and to anyone involved in designing, servicing, or just wishing to learn more about microprocessor-based systems. Content: Other Pocket Books from Heinemann Newnes, Page ii Front Matter, Page iii Copyright, Page iv Preface, Pages vi-viii 1 - Integrated circuits, Pages 1-18 2 - Data formats, Pages 19-29 3 - Microcomputer hardware, Pages 30-54 4 - Instruction sets, Pages 55-73 5 - 8-bit processors, Pages 74-100 6 - 16/32-bit processors, Pages 101-118 7 - RISC type processors, Pages 119-130 8 - Single chip computers, Pages 131-143 9 - Parallel input and output, Pages 144-162 10 - Serial input and output, Pages 163-184 11 - Counters and timers, Pages 185-191 12 - Multifunction chips, Pages 192-200 13 - Analogue input and output, Pages 201-205 14 - Display systems, Pages 206-216 15 - System development, Pages 217-241 Abbreviations, Pages 242-246 Useful addresses, Pages 247-248 Index, Pages 249-252 This pocket reference book is mainly aimed at microprocessor users who are incorporating microprocessors into other projects. It covers the popular processors but also includes the single chip computers and some of the newer developments such as transputers and PISC chips