The Microcontroller Idea Book: Circuits, Programs & Applications Featuring the 8052-BASIC Single-Chip Computer [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Jan Axelson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1994

A hands-on introduction to microcontroller project design with dozens of example circuits and programs. Presents practical designs for use in data loggers, controllers, and other small-computer applications. Example circuits and programs in the book are based on the popular 8052-BASIC microcontroller, whose on-chip BASIC programming language makes it easy to write, run, and test your programs. With over 100 commands, instructions, and operators, the BASIC-52 interpreter can do much more than other single-chip BASICs. Its abilities include floating-point math, string handling, and special commands for storing programs in EPROM, EEPROM, or battery-backed RAM.

Editorial Reviews

From Scientific American

...an ideal introduction to low-end embedded design....Axelson takes the reader from essentially no knowledge of programming through Basic while offering lots of insight into the design of simple embedded systems....The next time I hire new CS or EE graduates, I plan to have them work through both Bebop [to the Boolean Boogie] and The Microcontroller Idea Book. A week spent soaking up these practical concepts will help ground them in reality and balance the four years of theory still ringing in their ears.

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....The real gold in the book is the collection of input/output circuits that show you how to connect to the outside world and have it all work properly. The writing is a model of clarity and conciseness. Once you know how these things work, you can use them cookbook-style. -- PC Magazine, 5/28/96

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Product Details

• Paperback: 277 pages
• Publisher: Lakeview Research; illustrated edition edition (October 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965081907
• ISBN-13: 978-0965081900
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,078,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jan Axelson is the author of books about computers and electronic technology, including USB Complete, USB Embedded Hosts, Serial Port Complete, USB Mass Storage, and Embedded Ethernet and Internet Complete. Jan's articles have appeared in Embedded Systems Programming, EDN, Circuit Cellar, Nuts & Volts, and other publications. Bill Machrone of PC Magazine has described Jan's writing as 'a model of clarity and conciseness.'

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Information, June 12, 1999

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This review is from: The Microcontroller Idea Book: Circuits, Programs & Applications Featuring the 8052-BASIC Single-Chip Computer (Paperback)

This book made my project possible. All of the information that I needed on Microcontrollers was in this book. It even has a list of companies that supply the hardware that she discusses. When I started my project, I believed that I would have a hard time finding information. To my surprise it was all in one book :)

If you are working with Microcontrollers, this book is a necessity!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for an introduction to Microcontrollers, March 13, 2002

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This review is from: The Microcontroller Idea Book: Circuits, Programs & Applications Featuring the 8052-BASIC Single-Chip Computer (Paperback)

Although the 8052 processor is very outdated, it still can be used to control many things in this ever-so-hi-tech-world. The 8052 proves to be a very affordable microcontroller, rather than buying a full blown computer or PC104-based computer. This book is very introductory, but it does assume you know basic electronics. The 8052 is no where near as complex as an FPGA, but the programming rituals can prepare you before you learn the basics of programming the FPGA(theory and your thinking of logic). The experience gained by playing around with the 8052 sure gave me the important thinking processes needed for other design projects at work.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, December 17, 1998

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This review is from: The Microcontroller Idea Book: Circuits, Programs & Applications Featuring the 8052-BASIC Single-Chip Computer (Paperback)

Jan has done an exceptional job putting together this book. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in microcontroller technology. This book includes many examples of Interface & Control techniques/circuits.