For introductory courses in Microcontrollers, Microprocessors, and Embedded Control. This updated edition continues to provide students with the background needed to understand and use any 8-bit microcontrollers, specifically the very popular Motorola 68HC11 and 68HC12. Covering a wide range of topics, at a wide range of levels, it serves as a guide to real-time control software and interfacing, and concentrates on applications throughout-encouraging hands-on practice using computer simulation or an evaluation board. show more