Mastering Windows XP Professional Third Edition or PIC Microcontrollers

Mastering Windows XP Professional, Third Edition

Author: Faithe Wempen

Complete Coverage of Windows XP Professional The latest from the world's leading Windows authority, Mark Minasi, Mastering Windows XP Professional is the premier resource for anyone installing, configuring, and administering Windows XP, from corporate networks to small businesses and home. Depend on it for step-by-step instruction in hundreds of key techniques--not to mention a thorough look at all of XP's new features and troubleshooting advice that will save you time, money, and countless headaches.
Coverage Includes
* Using the new Start menu and Control Panel
* Setting up broadband Internet connections
* Configuring a peer-to-peer network
* Securing your PC and network from intruders
* Running programs designed for previous versions of Windows
* Transferring files and settings from one computer to another
* Sharing your desktop with remote users
* Connecting to remote computers using Remote Desktop Connection
* Constructing wireless networks with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
* Using Windows Media Player 10
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* Using Windows XP on Portable Computers
* Preventing disaster; backing up and recovering data
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PIC Microcontrollers: An Introduction to Microelectronics

Author: Martin P Bates

The use of microcontroller based solutions to everyday design problems in electronics, is the most important development in the field since the introduction of the microprocessor itself. The PIC family is established as the number one microcontroller at an introductory level.

Assuming no prior knowledge of microprocessors, Martin Bates provides a comprehensive introduction to microprocessor systems and applications covering all the basic principles of microelectronics.

Using the latest Windows development software MPLAB, the author goes on to introduce microelectronic systems through the most popular PIC devices currently used for project work, both in schools and colleges, as well as undergraduate university courses. Students of introductory level microelectronics, including microprocessor / microcontroller systems courses, introductory embedded systems design and control electronics, will find this highly illustrated text covers all their requirements for working with the PIC.

Part A covers the essential principles, concentrating on a systems approach. The PIC itself is covered in Part B, step by step, leading to demonstration programmes using labels, subroutines, timer and interrupts. Part C then shows how applications may be developed using the latest Windows software, and some hardware prototyping methods.

The new edition is suitable for a range of students and PIC enthusiasts, from beginner to first and second year undergraduate level. In the UK, the book is of specific relevance to AVCE, as well as BTEC National and Higher National programmes in electronic engineering.

· A comprehensive introductory text in microelectronic systems,written round the leading chip for project work
· Uses the latest Windows development software, MPLAB, and the most popular types of PIC, for accessible and low-cost practical work
· Focuses on the 16F84 as the starting point for introducing the basic architecture of the PIC, but also covers newer chips in the 16F8X range, and 8-pin mini-PICs

Table of Contents:

[Contents Include]

Preface.

Introduction.

Microelectronic Systems:
Computer Systems;
Information Coding;
Microelectronic Devices;
Digital Systems;
Microcontroller Operation.

PIC Microcontroller:
A Simple PIC Application;
PIC Program Development;
PIC 16F84 Architecture;
Further Programming Techniques.

Applications:
Application Design;
Program Debugging;
Prototype Hardware;
Motor Applications.

More Controllers:
More PIC Microcontrollers;
More PIC Applications and Devices;
Other Control Systems.

Appendices.