Introduction to Microprocessor Theory and Operation

Dating from the introduction of microprocessor theory, a great gap has existed between its principles of operation and those attributed to the more universally accepted ideas revealed in digital electronics theory. In Introduction to Microprocessor Theory & Operation, authors J.A. Sam Wilson and Joseph Risse set out to eliminate the myths and inform the reader on the circuits, specifications, and general ins-and-outs of microprocessor systems. Never has there been a more complete volume on this intriguing subject.
Introduction to Microprocessor Theory & Operation is fully illustrated and includes 15 easy-to-build, inexpensive experiments that illustrate the various individual sections in a microprocessor. The graphics, text,and experiments are intended for use by a wide variety of electronics practitioners, making for a book that is invaluable to the beginner just breaking into the field of microprocessors, while still providing experienced technicians with a reference and refresher tool.
Chapter 1: Introducing the Computer and the Microprocessor
Chapter information includes an introduction to computers, the basic microprocessor system, programmed review, experiments, and a self-test.
Chapter 2: How Does the Microprocessor Work?
Chapter information includes features of the microprocessor, the instruction set, the program, programmed review, experiments, and a self-test.
Chapter 3: The Microprocessor from the Outside
Chapter information includes the 6802 microprocessor, programmed review, experiments, and a self-test.
Chapter 4: The ALU
Chapter information includes bit slicing, the 74181 ALU, programmed review, experiments, and a self-test.
Chapter 5: The ROM
Chapter information includes some basic terms, types of ROMs,additional memories, mass memories, the PLA, memory organization,programmed review, experiments, and a self-test.
Chapter 6: The RAM
Chapter information includes binary components, review of short-term memories, the RAM components, programmed review, experiments, and a self-test.
Chapter 7: Interfacing Chapter information includes the need for interfacing, the transducer as a data source, the optical coupler, parallel-to-serial interfacing, the PIA,memory mapping, programmed review, experiments, and a self-test.
Chapter 8: Putting the Microprocessor to Work
Chapter information includes the sources of microprocessor information,some additional integrated circuits, applications, programmed review,experiments, and a self-test.
Appendix: Specifications and Pinouts
About the Authors
J.A. Sam Wilson has written numerous books covering all aspects of the electronics field. He has a Radio Amateur General License, a lifetime First Class Commercial FCC License with Radar Endorsement, and a Journeyman Certified Electronics rating in consumer electronics.
Joseph Risse develops courses and laboratory experiments in self-study and industrial electronics for various independent study schools. He has also published several books on electronic test equipment, and holds degrees in mathematics, physics, and electronics. They also co-authored Industrial Electronics for Technicians, available from PROMPT Publications.