Software and Hardware Engineering: Motorola M68hc12

by Fredrick M. Cady and James Sibigtroth

Book Overview

Ideal for use in microprocessor courses in engineering or computer science, Software and Hardware Engineering: Motorola M68HC12 provides an in-depth, hands-on introduction to the architecture and design of hardware and software for the Motorola M68HC12.
- Gives students the tools to use the Motorola M68HC12 in real-world applications
- Covers the hardware features of two versions of the M68HC12--the M68HC812A4 and the M68HC912B32
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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195124693
• ISBN13: 9780195124699
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 9.1" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

Foundation for Programmble Hardware

This book is used for the classic junior level microprocessor class at Montana State University - Bozeman (where Cady teaches) and is the starting point for modern digital design. After an "Intro to Logic Circuits" class this book then gives the essential foundation to build upon with more advanced design classes. The microcontroller book (also by Cady) comes after this one.

Highly Recommended - Very Valuable

This book, and potential customers, have been done a great disservice if they've been misled by previous customer reviews. While not for beginners, that fact does not take away from the value of this book to others. And it is far more than just data sheets. Anyone who's tried to learn a new microprocessor strictly from data sheets will certainly recognize the value of this book. It does not replace the data sheets; it supplements them. It straddles well the region between primers and reference material. The intended audience for this book is college Engineering students, or people already familiar with microprocessors. A highly motivated beginner could use this book as well, but they would probably need access to someone with experience to answer questions when they get stuck. (For a more beginner's book see Fredrick Cady's "Microcontrollers and Microcomputers - Principles of Software and Hardware Engineering".) Familiarity with the HC11 could be helpful, but it's not required. I have never worked with the HC11, and I found that of little consequence. The HC12 is an amazing microcontroller. But gleaning and understanding the necessary material from the 400 pages of Motorola data sheets isn't easy. The authors, one of whom helped design the HC12, have already done that for you. Several very useful, but complex peripherals have been integrated into this line of microcontrollers, in addition to tons of parallel I/O. But what initially attracted me to this chip were the native Fuzzy Logic instructions. The authors do an excellent job of detailing an "example" Fuzzy Logic application, and the basics of Fuzzy Logic. It's worth the read for no other reason than that. Modern microprocessors and microcontrollers have become very complex. Learning a new one without the help of a colleague, strictly from the data sheets is a monumental task. This book can fill that gap well. My one criticism is its age. Published only in 2000, it is already out of date regarding some of the newer versions of the HC12. The A4 and B32 are covered in this book, and while the B32 is still a workhorse suitable for many applications, some of the newer chips include many additional features and peripherals. A new edition that dealt with those would be useful. If you're interested in learning the HC12 and/or Fuzzy Logic, I highly recommend this book.