Publisher's Synopsis
This is a text for advanced courses in microcomputers and microprocessors. This edition includes discussion of memory interface for the latest Intel products - treatment of the 8237 DMA controller, disk memory systems and video systems, and a chapter on programming the microprocessor.;The book presents the more common programming I/O devices, the 8259A programming interrupt controller and the 8087 family of arithmetic co-processors. Current coverage features more programming examples and material on all the popular microprocessors used in today's PCs. The discussion of advanced topics addresses memory management, co-processor programming, cache memory and memory paging. Manufacturer data sheets provide experience with industry standards and specifications. The new coverage of memory interface encompasses the 80286, 80386SX, 80386DX and the 80486.
