Microprocessor Interface Design: Digital Circuits and Concepts - Softcover

Nicoud, Jean Daniel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0412451409 ISBN 13: 9780412451409

Publisher: Chapman and Hall, 1991

Synopsis

In order to come up with a reasonably optimized result when designing a hardware interface for a microprocessor or a specialized application, a designer must be quite knowledgeable and constantly keep abreast of new developments. Not only must he master traditional methods used for logic systems but he must also be familiar with a wide range of solutions and a technology which never stops progressing. The CMOS and TTL integrated circuit families include the basic bricks used to build an interface, although prefabricated modules of various sizes may improve the performance/price ratio. Programmable networks (PLD, PAL ®, GAL ®, etc.) are becoming more and more diversified and gate arrays can justifiably be used for smaller and smaller series. When signals work on low frequencies, they can be read or activated by an appropriately programmed microcontroller, which may work out cheaper than wired logic. Therefore, engineers must never stop improving their knowledge and questioning the developing techniques which they learnt to master and which have proved reliable. This book does not only deal with digital circuits, although the basic idea is to interconnect functional blocks only through logic connections. The word interface here really refers to an interface between a microproces.

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A useful tool for the designer and a valuable text book for the student. - Communications International

Synopsis

Engineers designing hardware interfaces between microprocessors, their support circuits and the outside world must be familiar with a wide range of solutions, and a rapidly evolving technology. In "Microprocessor Interface Design" Professor Nicoud provides an up to date tutorial on the main aspects of integrated system design and a reference source covering the range of options available. Both experienced engineers and students shouldfind this book a valuable aid in developing optimal interface designs. It covers all aspects of microprocessor interface design, beginning with the basic technology of the CMOS, TTL and other emerging integrated circuit families. It then deals with combinational and sequential logic, memory circuits, programmable logic netowrks (PLDs etc.) input-output interfaces and circuit testing. Interference and packaging issues are also dealt with and the final chapter gives a range of detailed design examples. Professor Nicoud has provided numerous diagrams, containing information for the reader. The catalogue of available circuits is organized according to circuit functions which are clearly specified to allow comparison of different manufacturers circuits.

Edition details

• Publisher: Chapman and Hall
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0412451409
• ISBN 13: 9780412451409
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 307