Microcomputer Technology and Applications (3rd Edition)

Author: Dai Meiguo
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is the dedicated textbook for the compulsory undergraduate course "Microcomputer Technology" at the Department of Computer Science, Tsinghua University, and has been selected as a computer major textbook by over 400 higher education institutions in China. The book first analyzes the principle structure, working mode, bus cycle, addressing mode, and instruction system of 16-bit and 32-bit microprocessors, including the current most advanced microprocessor Pentium. It then elaborates on memory and cache technology. Subsequently, it explains various data transmission methods between microcomputers and peripherals, with a focus on the working principles and transmission characteristics of interrupt and DMA methods. It also dedicates significant to microcomputer interface technology, detailing the principles and applications of key interface components and multifunctional interface components.
Later, the book covers keyboard technology, display technology, printer technology, floppy disk, hard disk, and optical disk technology, as well as bus technology. Following this, by analyzing the structure and working principles of the host system, it summarizes and synthesizes the knowledge from the preceding chapters. Finally, it analyzes and discusses the structural features, system calls, and file access methods of the microcomputer operating system MS-DOS, and introduces the design philosophy, architecture, information interface, and main application software of Windows.
Throughout the chapters, key technologies are illustrated with examples, summarized, and synthesized to facilitate readers' in-depth understanding, solid mastery, and flexible application of the most important and critical aspects of microcomputer technology. The main content is also enriched and optimized by incorporating the latest advanced technologies, and the design ideas and innovative points of these new technologies are explained.
This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate students in computer science at higher education institutions. Due to its clear and accessible language, in-depth yet easy-to-understand explanations, and smooth flow, it can also be used as a textbook for non-computer majors. For researchers and professionals engaged in microcomputer system design and application, this book is also an excellent self-study textbook and reference book with comprehensive content and high readability.