An exploration of the PIC microcontroller, designed to be used at a variety of levels. It introduces the reader to the range of tasks the PIC can perform and makes use of readily available components. The PIC used in the examples is the re-programmable EEPROM 16C84/16F84.

The book can be used at a variety of levels. While the carefully graded practicals make it ideal for colleges and schools, many university students and professionals are also newcomers to PIC, so this book will provide a painless introduction for more advanced readers. In addition, electronics hobbyists will find this book to be an exciting introduction to the world of microcontrollers.

Introduction
Introduction to the PIC microcontroller
Programming the 16F84 microcontroller
Using inputs
Keypad scanning
Program examples
The 16C54 microcontroller
Alphanumeric displays
Analogue to digital conversion
Radio transmitters and receivers
EEPROM data memory
Interrupts
The 12C5XX 8 pin microcontroller
The 16F87X microcontroller
The 16F62X microcontroller
Projects
Instruction set, files and registers
Appendix A Pinouts
Appendix B Microcontroller data
Appendix C Electrical characteristics
Appendix D Decimal, binary and hexadecimal numbers
Appendix E Useful contacts
Index