Product Description

This book is a hands-on introduction to the principles and practice of embedded system design using the PIC microcontroller. Packed with helpful examples and illustrations, it gives an in-depth treatment of microcontroller design, programming in both assembly language and C, and features advanced topics such as networking and real-time operating systems. It is accompanied by a CD-ROM containing copies of all programs and software tools used in the text and a 'student' version of the C complier.

Designing Embedded Systems with PIC Microcontrollers: Principles and Applications is ideal for students of electronics, mechatronics and computer engineering. Engineers in industry and informed hobbyists will also find this book a valuable resource when designing and implementing both simple and sophisticated embedded systems using the PIC Microcontroller.

Support material, including new and supporting information, links to useful sites, and errata, is available from the book's companion site.

*Gain the knowledge and skills required for developing today's embedded systems, through use of the PIC microcontroller.

*Explore in detail the 16F84A, 16F873A and 18F242 microcontrollers as examples of the wider PIC family.

*Learn how to program in Assembler and C.

*Work through sample designs and design ideas, including a robot in the form of an autonomous guided vehicle.

*Accompanied by a CD-ROM containing copies of all programs and software tools used in the text and a 'student' version of the C complier.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36531 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 584 pages

About the Author
Tim Wilmshurst is the author of Designing Embedded Systems with PIC Microcontrollers. He has been designing embedded systems since the early days of microcontrollers. For many years this was for Cambridge University, where he led a development team building original systems for research applications - for example in measurement of bullet speed, wind tunnel control, simulated earthquakes, or seeking a cure to snoring. Now he is Head of Electronic Systems at the University of Derby, where he aims to share his love of engineering design with his students.

Customer Reviews

Highly Recommended.
I first started reading a library copy of the book, but soon ordered my own copy from Amazon due to my realisation of how useful the book was going to be, not only learning about these devices, but in how valuable a reference aid it would be.

The book takes you on a journey of introducing the PIC microcontrollers right through to being able to fully design your own system. It starts with a PIC16F84 and gets you familiar with the device and programming methods. It then builds on this knowledge by use of a PIC16F873a and step by step introduces the additional functionality found in this higher level device. This continues in the later chapters with the PIC18F242.

The structure of the book means it is suited to those with or without previous knowledge of PIC chips, both to those wishing to start out in their use and to those wishing to further or expand their knowledge.

The book is well supported by a website that gives up to date details on information covered in the book.

Gets you up and running quickly but still plenty of detail
I was completely new to microcontrollers but this book got me up to speed quickly. Unlike many books on the subject it covers both assembler and C. With a previous knowledge of C I could start designing practical projects. The book also covers everything a beginner needs to know such as how to use MPLAB and ICD2. My project was using a PIC18F4550 and while this is not covered in the book, as most features are standard across the range all things in the book applied directly to this microcontroller. This is a very well wrote and readable book.

Excellent all round.
A most useful book, and highly recommended. The author knows his stuff and has the knack of presenting material in an understandable manner for beginners trying a simple PIC16 - although there are probably more suitable books for absolute beginners - or refresher for those who have dabbled with PICs before; yet progresses over some 19 chapters into sufficient technical depth for it to be a useful reference for designers wanting to try the more advanced peripherals on PIC16 and 18 devices. Extensive code examples in assembler and 'C' are included, even exploring the use of a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) as part of a robotics project. Advanced interfaces, such as CAN/LIN, BlueTooth and ZigBee are touched on, but not in any great depth. No USB, strangely... The accompanying CD includes the code examples, useful reference material and even Lite versions of a 'C' compiler and a RTOS.