PICmicro Microcontroller Programming and Independent Development (CD-ROM)

Author: (Canada) Predko M.
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Publish Date: 2001-11-01
Features: "Programming and Customizing the PICmicro Microcontroller" thoroughly explains the characteristics of the PICmicro series products and provides guidance on how to use these embedded chips to interface with and control various devices. The book aims to demonstrate what happens inside the PICmicro microcontroller when instructions are executed, as well as how the PICmicro microcontroller interfaces with external devices. It offers a wide range of experimental examples and summarizes the author's extensive research experience in this field. Other features of the book include: a clear explanation of how PICmicro series devices are electrically programmable; tools for developing PICmicro microcontroller applications; two examples of real-time operating systems for the PICmicro microcontroller; assistance with programming in assembly language and high-level applications; and techniques to make program code development and debugging more efficient. The PIC microcontroller series, introduced by the U.S. Microchip Corporation, employs a PISC-based embedded microcontroller with features such as high speed, low power consumption, and ease of development, reflecting the new trends in the microcontroller industry. The book not only comprehensively and systematically covers the basic concepts, principles, and methods of the PICmicro microcontroller architecture but also, from a practical perspective, develops multi-level, multi-model PICmicro series products to meet the application requirements of different levels. The PICmicro microcontroller series introduced in this book is one of the most advanced and influential embedded microcontrollers in the world today. The author of the book is an expert with years of research, development, and application experience in the PICmicro microcontroller field, possessing rich practical experience. The book focuses on both the classic content of microcontrollers and closely integrates hardware design and software programming issues in practical applications, as well as the current development trends of microcontrollers. This book can serve as a textbook and reference for senior undergraduate or graduate students in computer science or related computer application majors, as well as for professional technicians engaged in development and research in related fields.