Practical Embedded Controllers

This book will help the technician, engineer and user understand the microcontroller-based systems along with the most common problems and their solutions. This book covers design, specification, programming, installation, configuration and of course troubleshooting.

· An engineer's guide to the design, applications and troubleshooting of microcontroller-based systems · The introductory chapters on embedded microcontroller architecture and programming are written at the right level with an applications focus for practicing engineers · A highly topical book with a wide readership involved with product design and industrial processes including control systems

Professional engineers and technicians involved in the design and implementation of embedded systems; control and instrumentation engineers; industrial system integrators; students taking electronics or computing degree courses; electrical, mechanical and chemical engineers and technicians wishing to understand the essentials of embedded controllers.

Introduction; CPU Design and Functions; Programming; Memory Mapping; Inputs and Outputs; Noise Reduction; Data Communications; Grounding Solutions; Installation Techniques; Conclusion; Appendix A: 68HC11 : Instruction Set; Appendix B: HC11 - EVM Users Information; Appendix C: ASM11 - Users Information; Appendix D: Procomm Users Information; Appendix E: PAT - Software Users Information; Appendix F: Sample Programs; Appendix G: Practicals.