For sophomore/junior-level courses in Microcomputer Interfacing, and Microcontrollers. This complete textbook and laboratory/homework manual focuses on microcomputers and microprocessors used as control devices e.g., the Motorola 68HC11. It includes extensive material on using the Motorola M68HC11EVB and M68HC11EVBU and M68HC11EVBU2 Trainers and encourages hands-on learning.

Table of Contents

(NOTE: Each chapter includes end-of-chapter exercises and a review.) 1. Computer Fundamentals. 2. Instruction Subset and Machine Language. 3. Assemblers and Assembly Language. 4. Program Structure and Design. 5. Advanced Assembly Language Programming. 6. Hardware. 7. Advanced 68HC11 Hardware. 8. Real-time Operating Systems. 9. Real-time System Design. Appendix A. The 68HC11 Instruction Set. Appendix B. Hardware Control Registers. Appendix C. The Motorola M68HC11EVB, EVBU, and EVBU2 Microcomputer Trainers. Appendix D. Answers to Selected Exercises. General Index.