Applying PIC18 Microcontrollers: Architecture, Programming, and Interfacing using C and Assembly [Hardcover]

Barry B. Brey (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130885460 | ISBN-13: 978-0130885463 | Publication Date: February 9, 2007

This book provides a comprehensive look into the architecture, programming, and interfacing of the microcontroller. Using the Microchip PIC18 family as a reference, it explains the architecture of the computer and the PIC18 microcontroller, discusses how to program in both assembly and in C-language, and then provides a solid discussion of interfacing, complete with a diverse set of examples. Unique to the book is its goal to introduce and explain as many devices as possible and show many complete system applications. All programs from the book are included on the accompanying CD-ROM and problems and examples further one’s proficiency in microcontroller interfacing, programming, and system design. Uses the newest 8-bit microcontroller available from Microchip because of its universality (i.e. what is learned about this family is applicable to the earlier families of microcontrollers from PIC as well as other microcontrollers from other manufacturers). Provides a complete look at microcontroller programming in both assembly language and in C-language. Covers more devices and interfacing examples than other books. Includes timing and details of interfacing to common electronic components. Offers examples of interfaces such as display devices, switches and keypads, motors, solenoids, relays, sensors, interrupts, infra-red remote controls, bar code readers and more.  Includes coverage of interfacing with the USB and the CAN and illustrated example applications.  Valuable to the experienced practitioner as a reference and to the hobbyist interested in learning about microcontrollers.

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About the Author

Barry Brey is one of America's Premier authors whose many books on microprocessors and assembly language, based on his actual teaching experience, have helped educate hundreds of thousands of students and readers throughout North America and the world.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 480 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (February 9, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130885460
• ISBN-13: 978-0130885463
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #714,961 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > Computers & Technology > Hardware > Microprocessors & System Design > PIC Microcontroller

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great book, lot of examples, August 11, 2009

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This review is from: Applying PIC18 Microcontrollers: Architecture, Programming, and Interfacing using C and Assembly (Hardcover)

I am fairly new to the world of PICs and about couple of months back was looking for a starting point. I picked this book because i had used a couple of other books by the same author on intel processors and i liked them quite a bit- i wasnt disappointed this time either.
There arent a thousand pages to this book- its handy. The subject matter is precise, to the point. The keyword is "Applying...". There are a lot of good working examples dealing with the commonly used interfaces- barcode scanners, keypads, LCDs, solenoids, relays etc. It even goes into USB at the end- and, like me, if someone is not familiar with the USB protocols, they might need some other references.
It gives an intro to assembly language and then goes onto C programming with the microchip C18 compiler, which is perhaps the most widely used compiler out there. The commenting on the programs is not extensive so anybody who's looking to be spoon-fed will be disappointed. I did have a couple of problems initially following the code in the book- I emailed the author and got a response within 48hrs.