Interfacing Microcomputers To The Real World

Introduction to digital logic; Programming the Z80 microprocessor; Processor-input/output interfacing; Controlling/monitoring various real world devices; Serial input/output; Microcomputer systems; Software; Hands-on experience.

Geared toward electronics hobbyists, this book provides all the information necessary to use a PCAEs parallel port as a gateway to electronic interfacing. Provides hardware fundamentals as well as a basic understanding of how to write software. A 3.5o disk is included."

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This volume deals with the practical implementation of peripheral interface systems in real-time, "real-world" microcomputer controllers. Sure to be a title added to many reference libraries.

The microcomputer: its role in modern design. Microprocessor fundamentals. Selecting the right microprocessor/microcomputer. Generating device-select pulses. Computer memory: devices and interfacing. Input/output: components and programming. Special interface chips. Using the standard buses. Interfacing standard peripherals. Interface software methods. Interfacing with the real world: the analog subsystem. Data conversion: techniques and interfacing. Controlling external circuits. DC power supply for computers. Fast Fourier transform program for Apple II users.

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