Welcome to Futurlec. The ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS Superstore. To find the component your looking for, either search by Part Number or visit the relative department. Need Help. MICROCONTROLLER BOOKS Embedded Systems by Jack Ganssle Excellent New Embedded Control System text book, introducing the concepts of good design theory and implementation in a real-world environment. This book is microcontroller-independent and teaches complex control theories that can be used with any microcontroller or DSP control system. The book covers system-level design followed by interfacing and then the necessary hardware and software design constraints. The book also convers the different control techniques, including feedback and closed loop control systems. Followed by some real-world examples together with information on interfacing to analog I/O and also design using DSP controllers. Embedded Systems is an ideal University textbook or reference book for designers and engineers involved in designing embedded systems. Features • Covers System Design and Interfacing Requirements • Introduces Good Design Theories rather than a Specific Microcontroller Based Tutorial • Explains Closed Loop Control Systems and Various Hardware and Software Requirements • Excellent University Text Book and Reference Book for Embedded Systems • 563 Pages Back Cover Click to See The Back Cover Great Value at USD$ 39.90 AVR - An Introductory Course by John Morton Interested in learning about the AVR microcontroller range, this excellent introductory book, starts from the basics and steps you through a number of applications and real world examples with code and circuits. Theory is based on the AT90S1200 and ATTiny range of AVR microcontrollers. With examples for using the UART and SPI interfaces, plus how to set-up the registers etc. Easy to read and follow, great for the beginner. Features • Teaches the AVR range of Microcontrollers from the Beginning • Code and Circuit examples included • Explains use of the various peripherals and setting up of registers • Plenty of Complete Code Examples included • 235 Pages Back Cover Click to See The Back Cover Great Value at USD$ 30.95 Programming and Customizing The AVR Microcontroller by Dhananjay V. Gadre Programming and Customizing the AVR Microcontroller clarifies this versatile chip basic's and coaches you through sophisticated applications, using plenty of examples. Plenty of projects, further explore and expand on the features of these microcontrollers. Also includes introduction to writing code using C. Features • Easy-to-use explanations of all the AVR's subsystems • Plenty of ready-to-try projects • AVR applications using assembly and C • CD-ROM Included Back Cover Click to See The Back Cover Buy Now for USD$ 35.95 The Definitive Guide to the ARM Cortex M3 by Joseph Yiu This book is one of the first major books to cover the ARM Cortex range of processors. The book is a good starting point for those wanting to program any of the new ARM boards, including our ET-ARM Stamp. The book begins with an overview of the core and the basics of the processor. Then moves on to explain the instruction set, with the various instructions and the affect on the registers. The processor memory, exceptions and interrupts are all covered with plenty of examples. Finally the book covers the various tools available to work with the processor and also the debug and software development tools available. The book is ideal for anyone with a background in microcontrollers and is just starting out with ARM processor range. Features • Covers all the necessary features of the ARM Cortex Processor • Plenty of Code Examples and Flowcharts • Complete Instruction Summary • 359 Pages Back Cover Click to See The Back Cover Order Now for USD$49.90 8051 Microcontrollers by David Calcutt, Fred Cowan, Hassan Parchizadeh The 8051 Microcontrollers are the most range of microcontrollers in use today. This excellent training course, starts from the basics and then proceeds to explain each function of the microcontroller, together with code examples and how to set-up the various functions. Interrupts, eeprom memory, UART's, timers are all covered in detail. Several projects are then developed using a combination of these features to show how these work together to build a complete system. The XA 16-bit range of microcontrollers and low-pin count micros are also covered. This book is an excellent text book for use in colleges and universities, as well as a self taught training program for using the 8051 microcontrollers. Features • Covers each function of the 8051 Microcontroller • Real World Projects with Circuits and Code Included • Complete Microcontroller Instruction List included • Exercises with solutions provided to test your knowledge as you proceed • 408 Pages Back Cover Click to See The Back Cover Great Value at USD$ 42.95 DSP Software Development Techniques for Embedded and Real-Time Systems by Robert Oshana This introduction to DSP software development for embedded and real-time systems guides engineers and software developers through the complicated world of embedded DSP by clearly explaining how to use digital signal processors efficiently. This book covers design principles from processor architecture and basic theory to the selection of appropriate languages and algorithms. The book included practical guidelines, diagrammed techniques, tool descriptions and code templates for developing and optimizing DSP software and firmware. Integratation and testing of DSP systems is also covered. Features • Basic Theory of DSP's covered • How to optimize your code for efficient and reliable operation • Testing and Debugging your application • Heaps of Code Examples and Diagrams • 579 Pages - Softcover with CD Order Now for USD$64.95 Embedded Systems Design using the Rabbit 3000 Processor by Kamal Hyder and Bob Perrin This excellent book on the Rabbit Microprocesor covers all the important areas for developing and building applications with this high performance microcontroller. The book covers the basic design of the microcontroller and then moves on to the assembly language basics, together with information on debugging, interrupts and program structure. Also covered is interfacing the microcontroller to the real-world with plenty of examples, together with a larger section devoted to Networking and conecting the microcontroller to the Internet. If you want to learn how to use and apply the new Rabbit range of Microcontrollers, this book is ideal for both the beginner and the professional. Features • Plenty of code examples and snippets for use in your applications • Details Explanation of the Microcontroller and it's Structure • Multi-tasking section for developing real-time applications • CD-ROM Included with Source Code, Simulation Files and Technical Data Order Now for USD$47.95 Programming 16-bit Microcontrollers in C by Lucio Di Jasio Excellent new book will help you take your programming knowledge and embedded solutions to the next level. Utilize the power of the new range of 16-bit microcontrollers with the PIC24 Microchip microcontrollers. These chips offer a much more powerful solution with more speed and larger memories, for the most advanced embedded applications. This book covers all the necessary topics for you to utilize these powerful microcontrollers, including sections on interrupts, communication, analogue inputs, file I/O, LCD's, mass storage and much more. With plenty of code examples and practical information, this book is an ideal starting point to step up to the 16-bit range of microcontrollers. Features • Covers all Necessary Topics for 16-bit Programming • Plenty of Code and Practical Examples included • Teaches how to control LCD's, Analogue Inputs, Mass Storage • CD Included with C Source code and free C30 Compiler • 379 Pages Back Cover Click to See The Back Cover Great Value at USD$ 49.90 Hands-On ZigBee by Fred Eady ZigBee has already arrived and will soon become the standard for wireless networking of small devices. This book is an ideal introduction and practical guide for setting up and developing your ZigBee systems. The book first explains the basics of ZigBee protocols and then implements a number of different solutions using a variety of readily available components from the major chip manufacturers. This book is ideal for the design engineer developing a ZigBee solution and will have you up and running with your first ZigBee design very quickly. Features • Ideal for Developing and Improving your ZigBee Designs • Plenty of Code and Design Examples included • Covers Technology from Freescale, Microchip and Cypress • CD Included with C Source code and ZigBee Specifications • 336 Pages Back Cover Click to See The Back Cover Great Value at USD$ 59.90 Programming and Customizing the PICAXE Microcontroller by David Lincoln The new PICAXE range of microcontrollers are both easy to use and inexpensive. This book teaches all that is required to use and implement these parts in your next design. The book covers both the basics of programming with these parts and then moves on to develop a wide range of practical examples, with full circuit details and code examples. The projects include LCD Displays, Motor Control, Input/Output, IR Remote Control, Clock Displays and much more. Ideal for the beginner and experienced designer, this book will teach you all you need to know about the PICAXE microcontrollers. Features • Excellent Reference for Beginners and Experts • Plenty of Projects with Detailed Circuits and Code • Covers a Wide Range of Useful Applications • Basic Theory and Commands Explained • 361 Pages Back Cover Click to See The Back Cover Great Value at USD$ 37.90 MSP430 Microcontroller Basics by John H. Davies New available a detailed book on using the new Texas Instruments MSP430 microcontroller. This book is an excellent introduction to using and devloping projects with this microcontroller. This microcontroller features a powerful 16-bit architecture together with a very low-power design, making it ideal for portable applications, requiring processing power and low battery drain. This book is a great way to get started with these microcontrollers. The book discusses the designs necessary and then discusses programming using both C and assembly language. Plenty of practical examples are included together with sample code. The book is ideal for use as a course book or for those wanting to develop embedded applications with the MSP430 microcontroller. Features • Excellent Starting Point for the MSP430 Range of Microcontrollers • Plenty of Design Examples included • Explains In Detail how to Use the Low Power Features of this Microcontroller • Plenty of Examples in C and assembly Back Cover Click to See The Back Cover Great Value at USD$ 49.90