From 51 to ARM -- Introduction to 32-bit Embedded Systems

Author: Zhao Xinghan
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: This book is a theoretical introductory monograph focused on the topic of transitioning from the 51 microcontroller to the ARM 32-bit embedded system. The content primarily covers the basic knowledge of the 51 series microcontroller, fundamental knowledge of the ARM processor, the differences between ARM and 51 series instructions, and the use of ARM processor development tools. Starting from the general knowledge of the 51 series microcontroller, the book compares the ARM processor with the 51 series, guiding readers to understand and learn about the ARM processor. The content is divided into three parts:
Part 1 (Chapters 1–4) begins with the familiar basic knowledge of the 51 series microcontroller and introduces the fundamental knowledge of the ARM processor, including comparisons between ARM and the 51 series, interrupt handling systems, register and memory structures, etc.
Part 2 (Chapters 5–9) provides a detailed comparison of the differences between ARM and 51 series instructions, further elaborating on the meaning and usage of ARM instructions. Starting from simple 51 series programming experience, it introduces software programming methods for the ARM processor.
Part 3 (Chapters 10–12) covers the use of ARM processor development tools.
Any technician who has studied the 51 series microcontroller can easily learn the general knowledge of the ARM processor, understand the basic methods of software design, and use development tools for program editing, compilation, linking, and debugging with the help of this book, becoming a preliminary ARM-savvy engineer capable of software design. This book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students in electronic information, as well as electronic design engineers, for reference.