July 2004
Intermediate to advanced
1744 pages
35h 3m
English
This Chapter
In order to have a full and complete understanding of a device, one must have a clear view of how it fits into the overall context. In the case of the processor, this means having an understanding of its role in the overall system and how it interacts with the overall machine environment. This chapter is intended to introduce the context that the processor exists in and interacts with.
The Next Chapter
As background material, this chapter provides a basic description of the single-task OS and application environment.
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