| Microcontrollers are single-chip computers consisting of CPU (central processing unit), data and program memory, serial and parallel I/O (input/output), timers, external and internal interrupts, all integrated into a single chip that can be purchased for as little as $2.00. Microcontrollers are intelligent electronic devices used to control and monitor devices in the real world. Today microcontrollers are used in most commercial and industrial equipment. About 40% of microcontroller applications are in office automation, such as PCs, laser printers, fax machines, intelligent telephones, and so forth. About one-third of microcontrollers are found in consumer electronics goods. Products such as CD players, hi-f- equipment, video games, washing machines and cookers fall into this category. The communications market, automotive market, and the military share the rest of the application areas.
Covering the PIC BASIC and PIC BASIC PRO compilers, PIC Basic Projects provides an easy-to-use toolkit for developing applications with PIC BASIC. Numerous simple projects give clear and concrete examples of how PIC BASIC can be used to develop electronics applications, while larger and more advanced projects describe program operation in detail and give useful insights into developing more involved microcontroller applications.
Including new and dynamic models of the PIC microcontroller, such as the PIC16F627, PIC16F628, PIC16F629 and PIC12F627, PIC Basic Projects is a thoroughly practical, hands-on introduction to PIC BASIC for the hobbyist, student and electronics design engineer.
* Packed with simple and advanced projects which show how to program a variety of interesting electronic applications using PIC BASIC
* Covers the new and powerful PIC16F627, 16F628, PIC16F629 and the PIC12F627 models
* A CDROM includes program source files, HEX code, data sheets of devices, sensors and schematics of the circuits used in the book
About the Author
Dogan Ibrahim works for the Traffic Control Systems Unit in London, UK. He was formerly a lecturer at South Bank University and Head of Department at Near East University, Cyprus in the UK. |
