Clements has a gift for conveying highly complex, technical information in an exceptionally clear and readable manner. Clements writing style is very student oriented, and stresses the basics of 68000 ASL while also covering the latest information on ASL later generation chips.

Covering routines for the most popular machines - ATT computer, the Atari 68000, the Commodore Amiga and the Macintosh - this book takes readers through all aspects of assembly language programming in a step-by-step fashion. It provides a complete, graduated approach to the entire line of 68000's, giving examples and exercises for each step so that readers can acquire all of the necessary skills. Topics include the 68000 programmer's model, explanations of number systems, subroutines and advanced assembler concepts, such as external references, linking, debugging and macros.

Using an integrated applications format, this book provides novice computer users a solid and complete foundation in both language programming and interfacing techniques. KEY TOPICS: The book explains each new idea and concept with a set of step-by-step instructions for its application in real life situations. Coverage is aimed at readers with no previous computer or digital experience.

* Emphasis is on timing diagrams and analysis of microprocessor read/write cycles so students get a clear understanding of the timing requirements of a microprocessor..* In-depth presentation of both microprocessor architecture and microprocessor organization gives students the most complete of 68000 microprocessor hardware..* Thorough introduction to 68000 assembly language programming (four chapters on this topic)..

This book provides a thoroughly modern and up-to-date introduction to microcomputer interfacing, as well as a general introduction to the fundamental of microcomputer architecture.

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