Microcomputers and microprocessors/ the 8080, 8085, and Z-80 Programming, Interfacing and Troubleshooting

This hands-on text is written to provide students with a solid foundation in the technology of microcomputers and to help them develop a thorough under-standing of the hardware components of microprocessors and microcomputers and the role of the software to control that hardware. It uses three software compatible 8-bit microprocessor chips-the Intel 8080 and 8085 and the Zilog Z-80-to teach the basic hardware concepts and to illustrate common programming techniques. Software for each of three processors is presented using a learn-by-doing approach.Over 70 laboratory projects and many detailed descriptions, examples, and illustrations make this book a comprehensive resource currently available.Providing a sound pedagogy, the book fully prepares students to apply concepts learned to a variety of real-world practical situations.