Microcomputer Fault-finding and Design
R.C. Holland(Author)
Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
Published on 1. February 1991
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-333-54268-2 (ISBN)
Description
Microcomputers vary from single-chip systems, such as pocket calculators, through to industrial controllers and multi-user office computers. This rapidly proliferating range of applications has brought with it a requirement for a greater understanding of this new electronic technology and for the acquisition of new skills by servicing personnel. This book is an attempt to describe the procedures and test equipment that can be applied when fault-finding on microprocessor-based equipment. Chapter 1 reviews the principles of microcomputer operation, while chapters 2 to 3 describe items of test equipment and fault-finding procedures. The remaining chapters present a series of studies of typical microcomputer systems which should help to give the reader an understanding of formal design procedures and servicing requirements. Appendices describe the functions of all microprocessors and their supporting devices, while a glossary explains the new technical vocabulary that is associated with the modern world of electronics and microcomputers.
It is assumed that the reader has an understanding of binary numbers, basic digital electronic circuits and the use of standard electronic test equipment, for example the CRO (oscilloscope). The material presented supports the maintenance topics in BTEC and City and Guilds servicing courses. Additionally, practising service engineers and technicians should find the descriptions of great benefit. Even the computer hobbyist may be able to use the procedures to locate and eliminate faults causing total system failure or partial downgrading.
It is assumed that the reader has an understanding of binary numbers, basic digital electronic circuits and the use of standard electronic test equipment, for example the CRO (oscilloscope). The material presented supports the maintenance topics in BTEC and City and Guilds servicing courses. Additionally, practising service engineers and technicians should find the descriptions of great benefit. Even the computer hobbyist may be able to use the procedures to locate and eliminate faults causing total system failure or partial downgrading.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
Adult education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
102 line drawings, glossary, index
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 160 mm
Weight
465 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-54268-2 (9780333542682)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Microcomputer architecture; testing an unresponsive computer; board testing; diagnostic software; peripheral testing; signature analysis; logic analyzer; in-circuit emulator; typical VDU design; typical printer design; typical EPROM programmer design; typical DVM (digital voltmeter) design; typical bootstrap loader design. Appendices: microprocessor data sheets; pin functions of TTL digital integrated circuits; ASCII character set.