Introduction to Microcontrollers is a comprehensive introductory text/reference for electrical and computer engineers, students, and even hobbyists who have little experience in a high-level programming language. The book helps them understand how a typical microcontroller executes assembly language instructions and addressing modes on microprocessors. The book shows how to program with C++ and compile assembly language statements.
The book utilizes the new 16-bit microcontroller, the Motorola 68Hc12, as the primary example. This "chip" replaces the very popular 8-bit microcontroller, the 68Hc11, as the leading microprocessor for a wide variety of applications and as a core tool for teaching engineering students. This new microcontroller is expected to be popular in industry because of its low cost per unit, low power consumption, and high processing speed.
First introductory level book on the Motorola 68HC12
Teaches engineers how a computer executes instructions
Shows how a high-level programming language converts to assembly language
Teaches the reader how a microcontroller is interfaced to the outside world
Uses hundreds of examples throughout the text
Over 200 homework problems give the reader in-depth practice
A CD-ROM with HiWare's professional C++ compiler is included with the book
A complete summary chapter on other available microcontrollers