New options for the development of microprocessor based systems

16 bit microprocessors with large memory addressing capability and commercial bus systems, which allow modules to be interconnected, offer many advantages over 8 bit systems in developing microprocessor based instruments and equipment. They allow the use of effective real time operating systems and higher level languages which make software easier to write, debug and maintain. Software becomes portable across different hardware, and specialised hardware configurations may be easily implemented. Specialised microprocessor development systems are not generally required and often the final target hardware may be used for software development. The issues involved in choice of operating systems, bus systems, and the roles which low cost personal computers can fulfill are discussed, with particular reference to setting up in house microprocessor development capacity, at cost levels ranging from $5000 to $50,000 (a).

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  • English

Media Info

  • Pagination: 220-5
  • Monograph Title: Study on bitumen with a view to improving road surfacing
  • Serial:
    • Volume: 13
    • Issue Number: 3

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  • Accession Number: 01427391
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: ARRB
  • Files: ATRI
  • Created Date: Aug 24 2012 2:17PM