Digital and Microprocessor Fundamentals

Working through realistic problems, this text shows how integrated circuits, circuit designs and schematics are used in real engineering jobs. It concentrates on the core concepts needed in digital electronics and microprocessors, treating both the hardware and the software side of the subject in one volume.

The material moves from number systems and ASCII code to the practical side of chip selection. Readers learn to interpret annotated data sheets and compare the biCMOS, LVT and HCT logic families. Arithmetic circuits and adder ICs are covered, followed by system design with microcontrollers, practical input and output considerations, and an octal D flip-flop interface to a microcontroller.

The book also includes hands-on work with the SDK-85 microprocessor trainer. It is written for engineering and engineering technology students, programmers and system designers who need a working grounding in digital circuits and microprocessor systems.