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 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.

Product Benefits:

• emphasis is placed on embedded systems programming, with numerous examples to lead readers to mastery of beginning, as well as advanced embedded C programming techniques
• a CD-ROM (included with the book) contains example programs from the text plus CodeVision AVR IDE and C Compiler evaluation versions, providing users with everything they need to get started while enabling instructors to enhance lectures
• lab and written exercises in every section underscore key concepts while offering additional opportunities to apply embedded-application programming techniques
• sample solutions allow users to check their work, making the book ideal for use in self-paced learning situations, as well as formal education programs
• 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, plus an ASCII table