Embedded Systems and Computer Architecture

The author has taught the design and use of microprocessor systems to undergraduate and technician level students for over 25 years.

• A core text for academic modules on microprocessors, embedded systems and computer architecture
• A practical design-orientated approach

Electronic Engineering degree students for core courses such as Microprocessing Engineering, Microprocessor Applications, Embedded Systems.

Part One: The Building Blocks - Binary numbers; Logic expressions; Electronic logic circuits; Computer arithmetic; Part Two: Computing Machines - Computer design; Instruction set and code assembly; Program structures; Simple computer circuits; Input and output ports; Input and output methods; More devices; Assembler and linker tools; The control unit; Part Three: Larger Computers - Larger computers; Cache memory; Memory management; Appendix A G80 instruction set; Appendix B ASCII character codes; Appendix C Specifications of the input and output devices; Appendix D The GDS assembler and linker; Index