Microprocessors

Explanation of terms and abbreviations used in the text

Introduction


1. What is a Microprocessor (μP)?

Schematic representation

Inside the μP

Operation

Addressing possibilities

Units external to the μP

Categories


2. What is a Microcomputer (μC)?

Compromise between hardware and software

Functional units additional to the μP itself

Types of memory

Input and output components

Auxiliary units for special purposes


3. Software


4. Microcomputer System

Part I: Program Control

Section A: Program Loading and Retrieval

Section B: Use of Specific μPs

Section C: Computers in Combination

Section D: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Section E: μPs Additional Function Loading

Section F: Other

Part II: Digital Control

Section A: Position Control (Positional Error Factors, Interpolation)

Section B: Data Input

Section C: Machine Interface

Section D: Adjustments (Adaptation or Optimalization of Servo-Characteristics)

Section E: Acceleration Control

Section F: Other

Part III: Electrical Motor Control

Section A: Stepper Motors

Section B: AC and DC Motors

Section C: Speed Control

Part IV: Medical Applications

Section A: Radiological Examination (Tomography and other Methods of obtaining Visual Representations of Internal Organs of the Body)

Section B: Medical Examination (Blood Pressure, Temperature, Electrocardiograms, etc.)

Section C: Other Diagnostic Devices and Processes

Part V: Measuring Instruments and Treatment of Data

Part VI: General

Section A: Printing Units

Section B: Vehicles

Section C: Diagnostic, Machine Monitoring; Safety

Section D: Data Processing (Other than Measurements)

Section E: Other

Conclusion

General References

List of Cited Patent Documents

List of Patentees

Subject Index