books about: microcomputers (applications fundamentals)

books about: microcomputers

books:

Microcomputer Engineering (3rd Edition)

1 review
Gene H. Miller

Prentice Hall, 2003

Overall a good book, but lacks concrete interfacing examples
This book contains lots of examples and source code so students/readers can get a firm grasp on the programming constructs of the HC11 language. Yet,it lacks in it's examples with interfacing. There are no examples that would show one how to actually wire completly an external device to the EVBU board.

8080a Microcomputer Interfacing and Programming

1 review
Peter R. Rony

Sams Technical Publishing, 1982

Old - Was Quite Good for its Time
The was one of two textbooks for me when it was brand new in a course taught by the Electrical Engineering Department. For my memory. Both the course and book was pretty good ( I was a sciences major at the time). I am amaze to find this book in Amazon - searched on the Authors name. Note: all 17 finds appear to be out of print. For today and some one learning - NO Not recommended. I would ...

Embedded Microcomputer Systems: Real Time Interfacing

9 reviews
Jonathan W. Valvano

CL-Engineering, 2006

A good software with a not-so-good book
The 4 stars that I have used is a sort of average of 5 stars for the software accompanying the book, and 2 stars for the book itself. If you are new to the world of embedded systems and yet to work on a real project, then the simulator provided with this book is simply superb. It lets you simulate external I/O devices like LED, switches, CRT, Motors in a pretty realistic way. It also allows input ...

Microcomputer Systems: The 8086/8088 Family Architecture Programming and Design, Second Edition

1 review
Yu-Cheng Liu, Glenn A. Gibson

Prentice Hall, 1986

Very Confusing and Insufficient
A very bad book. Very dry reading. Usually tough to understand what the authors are even trying to talk about as they tend to skip over important points. Very little if any examples on how to actually program assemly; the graphs and pictorials they have are very confusing and irrelevant. I would keep a mile away from this thing.

Collectible Microcomputers (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

6 reviews
Michael Nadeau

Schiffer Publishing, 2002

Fun book
If you are into collecting old computers (mainly the 8bit era), this is a must own. It has the specs and approximate prices for each machine from the first minicomputers to the mid 90's with the Amigas and soforth. Some x86 architecture items, mainly the revolutionary items for any 486/Pentium items since they are ... well the industry standard practically. I recommend in a heartbeat.

Microcomputer Theory and Servicing (4th Edition)
Stuart M. Asser, Vincent J. Stigliano, ...

Prentice Hall, 2000

Emphasis is on the need-to-know information, practical applications, and the fault symptoms and analysis required for computer repair. Features include an introduction to PC networking, theory, setup, and servicing, and A+ certification, and more. Previous edition: c1997. DLC: Microcomputers--Maintenance and repair.

Microcontrollers and Microcomputers Principles of Software and Hardware Engineering

2 reviews
Frederick M Cady

Oxford University Press, USA, 2009

Great book
I am half way through a semester teaching with this book and I could not be happier. It presents topics in a very well thought out way. It does not emphasize one particular processor which is a good idea. It teaches PRINCIPLES, not specifics. When I look at the organization, I can tell that the author is a good teacher. He is a master of presenting material in a logical, well thought out ...

68000 Microcomputer Systems: Designing and Troubleshooting
Alan D. Wilcox

Prentice Hall, 1987

A detailed handbook that emphasizes modular hardware design, project planning and scheduling. Filled with data sheets, diagrams nad helpful illustrations, this title is one more of a long line of bestselling Prentice-Hall 68000 family titles.

Introduction to Embedded Microcomputer Systems: Motorola 6811/6812 Simulations

1 review
Jonathan W. Valvano

CL-Engineering, 2002

good book
This book is very accessible and the TExAS simulator is useful for learning. However it is good to have a general idea of how a computer works before you read this book, so I would recommend reading the introductory computing book by Patt and Patel first.

IBM Microcomputers: A Programmer's Handbook (J Ranade Ibm Series)
Julio Sanchez, Maria P. Canton

Mcgraw-Hill (Tx), 1990

This reference handbook provides information to software developers, applications programmers, and applications developers on the full range of IBM microcomputers. Covers the PC, XT, AT, PS/2, and Intel 8086, 80286, 80386, and 80486 chips.

Fundamentals of Digital Logic and Microcomputer Design, 5th Edition

18 reviews
M. Rafiquzzaman

Wiley-Interscience, 2005

Great Info
I find the book "Fundamentals of digital logic and microcomputer design" very useful. I am a Cal Poly student, and took a few courses from Professor Rafiquzzaman. He is an excellent professor. It seems to me that the unproffesional comments by the other Cal Poly student are motivated. He probably took Professor Rafiquzzaman's class and received a bad grade. You should go through the book ...

MicroComputers, Concepts, Skills, and Applications, Second Edition
Meredith Flynn, Steven L. Mandell

Course Technology, 1997

This book introduces current microcomputer applications being used in business today. It provides students with the opportunity to identify and understand the concepts related to all areas of microcomputer applications as well as the operational skills needed to use the application software.