Microprocessor X86 Programming

DETAILS : 

• Author : K.R.Venugopal
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ BPB Publications
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 1995
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 703 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8170294584
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8170294580
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 990 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Microprocessor x86 Programming, authored by the prolific K.R. Venugopal, is a definitive guide designed for students of Computer Science and Electronics Engineering. The book focuses on the architecture and assembly language programming of the Intel x86 family, which serves as the backbone of modern computing. Venugopal breaks down the complexities of the 8086 microprocessor, covering its internal architecture, register organization, and memory segmentation, before advancing into more sophisticated processors.

The strength of this text lies in its hands-on approach. It provides a wealth of programming examples, ranging from simple data transfer operations to complex interrupts and hardware interfacing. It bridges the gap between hardware and software, explaining how high-level instructions are translated into machine-level execution. For students preparing for university exams or engineers looking to understand the "bare metal" of a computer, this book is an essential pedagogical tool that simplifies the intricate logic of the x86 instruction set.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

K.R. Venugopal is a highly distinguished academician and the former Vice Chancellor of Bangalore University. With over 11 degrees to his credit and decades of research experience, he is a titan in the field of Computer Science in India. He has authored or co-authored over 60 books on various technical subjects, including C++, Java, and Microprocessors. His writing is characterized by a deep understanding of student requirements, focusing on clarity, structured examples, and comprehensive coverage of the syllabus.