Embedded C Programming & the Atmel AVR 2nd Edition

Description

Enter the world of embedded programming and microcontroller applications! One of the only books available today that uses the increasingly popular and cost-effective Atmel AVR embedded controller as the platform and application for learning, Embedded C Programming and the Atmel AVR, 2E is the perfect choice for novices. Featuring a host of fully-functional example applications, this highly innovative book enables users to adopt a "learn by doing" approach as they develop the knowledge and skills needed to achieve proficiency. Following an introduction to Atmel AVR RISC processors, readers are launched immediately into an embedded C language tutorial. Here, they'll experiment with variables and constants, operators and expressions, control statements, pointers and arrays, memory types, preprocessor directives, real-time methods, and more!

In addition to a comprehensive library functions reference, an entire chapter on the CodeVision AVR C Compiler provides clear, step-by-step instruction in IDE installation and operation, mixing Assembler with C, and using the Code Wizard Code Generator. Use of peripherals - such as keypads, LCD displays, and other common embedded microcontroller-related devices - is also explored fully in this all-inclusive, state-of-the-art programmer's how-to and reference manual.

FEATURES:

* emphasis is placed on embedded systems programming, with numerous examples to lead readers to mastery of both beginning and advanced techniques
    * a back of book CD contains example programs from the text plus CodeVision AVR IDE and C Compiler evaluation versions, providing users with everything they need to get started
    * lab and written exercises in every section underscore key concepts while offering additional opportunities to apply embedded-application programming techniques
    * handy appendices include step-by-step instructions for getting started with the CodeVision AVR C compiler and the Atmel STK500, tips for writing smaller code, and an ASCII table

CONTENTS:

1. Introduction
2. The Atmel AVR RISC Processors
3. Embedded C Language Tutorial
4. The CodeVisionAVR C Compiler
5. Library Functions Reference
6. Programming Examples
7. Appendices
8. Index
9. CDROM