Author: Terry Dollhoff
Publisher: Reston Pub. Co (1980)
ISBN: 0835970019
Category: Electronics / Microprocessor
Synopsis:
This important new book brings a technically masterful analysis of 16-bit microprocessors to the professional public. Programmers, systems analysts, designers and engineers will find an illuminating coverage of the technology that produced the new 16-bit chips and their associated hardware and software.
An introduction to the recent boom in computer technology presents a genealogy of the 8-bit 8080 family in interesting detail. A look at the growth in terminology plus an examination of the technical functions of both hardware and software provide a solid background for later technical chapters.
A detailed case study of the 9900 microprocessor forms the heart of this valuable new book. Preparatory chapters discuss choosing a processor, minimum systems necessary for efficient function, upgrading hardware already on-site, and using the system currently available to the reader.
Information on software design provides practical guidelines for mapping out an efficient, smooth-running system that also offers maximum flexibility. Material on 9900 architecture covers the early single accumulator machines, and progresses to modern multi-accumulator hardware, general register machines, and memory-to-memory architecture.
A look at the advantages and functions of each of these types of computer hardware clarifies the thrust recent technological advances have taken. Clear-cut chapters on the use of instructions, subroutines, interrupts, and serial asynchronous communication show the many usages of the 9900*s facilities.
Both numerical and non-numerical computation is discussed in depth, along with the use of input/output and parallel input/output. Readers have the advantage of finding technically thorough, well-presented information that aids in every aspect of today's data processing planning and implementation.
Final chapters provide an overview of various 16-bit machines currently on the market. Included is material on the 8086, the Z8000, Nova compatible micros, PACE, and the Motorla 68000.
Technico's Educator Series of 9900-based computers is analyzed in depth as an excellent standard for the field. A final word on choosing the best processor for your own installation completes this practical, usable guide to 16-bit microprocessors.
A variety of sample programs lets you see the 9900 in action. Each program is developed completely within this volume, with no unspecified software necessary to run these programs yourself. Suggestions for experiments and projects help you develop skill in using the 9900 to its fullest.
Terry Dollhoff has published numerous works on microprocessors, and presently is an industrial consultant. He received his B.S. in Computer Science from Michigan State and his M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Maryland.
Notes:
Includes index.
Tags: Computer architecture | Microprocessors | 16 Bit | 8086 | Z8000 | Nova compatible micros | PACE | Motorola 68000 (Microprocessor) | 9900 microprocessor
Printing: 2nd printing
Pages: 471
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine ( Book condition rating information)
Dustjacket Condition: Good
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