Preface
A microcontroller is a single-chip microprocessor system which contains data and program memory, serial and parallel I/O, timers, external and internal interrupts, all integrated into a single chip that can be purchased for as little as $2.00. 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 electronic goods. Products like CD and DVD players, hi-fi equipment, video games, washing machines, cookers, and so on fall into this category. The communications market, automotive market, and the military share the rest of the application areas.
Microcontrollers have traditionally been programmed ...
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