The Microchip PIC family of microcontrollers is the most popular series of microcontrollers in the world. However, no microcontroller is of any use without software to make it perform useful functions. This reference focuses on designing with Microchip's mid-range PIC line using MBASIC, a powerful but easy to learn programming language.

Contains the fundamentals of developing real-time operating systems and multithreading with the functionalities of ThreadX Version 5. This title covers the ThreadX 5 features including Real-Time Event-Chaining, Run-Time Performance Metrics, and Run-Time Statck Analysis as specified for MIPS.

Examines the soldering processes in the light of electronic assembly type; solder; flux; and cleaning requirements. This work provides a detailed analysis of solder and soldering action; purpose of flux and relevant flux types for application; classification of assembly variants; and assessment and maintenance of solderability.

Focuses on the selection and application of electrical drives and control systems for electromechanical and mechatronics applications. This title explains the criteria for motor-drive selection, introducing the main types of drives available to drive machine tools and robots. It also provides a review of control systems and their application.

Offers coverage of analog circuit components for practicing engineers. This book enables design engineers to be more effective in designing discrete and integrated circuits by helping them understand the role of analog devices in their circuit design.

Digital video is everywhere! The engineers creating HDTV, mp3 players, and smart phones and their components are in need of essential information at a moment's notice. This book provides an introduction to video as well as succinct overviews of analog and digital interfaces along with signal processing.

An introduction to workshop processes, practices and materials for entry level engineers and workshop technicians. It includes material on adhesives, protective coatings, plastics and Health and Safety legislation. It covers the standard topics including safe practices, measuring equipment, hand and machine tools, materials and joining methods.

Provides students with an easily accessible introduction to the wide ranging subject area of materials engineering and manufacturing processes. In line with syllabus requirements, this title is structured to match the BTEC National and Higher National syllabus specifications. It provides detailed discussion of materials selection and applications.

ZigBee is a standard based on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard for wireless personal networks. This book is intended for engineers who plan to develop ZigBee applications and networks, to understand how they work, and to evaluate this technology to see if it is appropriate to a particular project.

Offers a useful suite of photocopiable handouts with student activities and case studies for the compulsory core units and selected specialist units of the 2006 BTEC First in ICT for Practitioners schemes. It includes Using ICT to Present Information (Unit 1), Introduction to Computer Systems (Unit 2), and Website Development (Unit 4).

Microchip's PIC18 is a low-cost microcontroller (MCU) with an on-chip ethernet interface. With step-by-step instructions, this title shows the reader how to build hardware nodes from these MCUs for use in sensor devices, internet, and security systems. It focuses on the PIC18 family of MCUs, and low-cost single-IC solutions.

Presents a step-by-step design framework for a wide variety of power supplies. This book allows the reader to design linear, switching, and quasi-resonant switching power supplies. It describes such topics as magnetics, feedback loop compensation design, and EMI/RFI control.

Answers your questions on the basics of inspection and testing with reference to the legal requirements. This book not only tells you what tests are needed but also describes them step-by-step with the help of real-world colour photos. It offers advice on how to avoid and solve common problems encountered on the job.

Supports the City & Guilds 2330 Level 3 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology and the 2356 Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services. This title covers topics such as application of health and safety and electrical principles, and installation (buildings and structures): inspection, testing and commissioning.

Part of The Newnes Know It All Series , this book serves as a desk reference that will be an engineer's first port of call for key information, design techniques and rules of thumb.