8-bit PIC focusing on this book is a versatile work horse that complements many designs. This book takes beginners from the introduction of the embedded system through the development of sophisticated techniques to utilize and optimize the PIC family of microcontrollers on your device. To truly understand the PIC, assembly and C programming language must be understood. New Issue 2: * Include the end of chapter questions / activities move from introductory to advanced * More work samples * Includes PowerPoint slides for instructors * Includes all the code snips on the companion website for ease of use * A survey of PICs 16/32-bit * A project using ZigBee * Includes both assembly and C programming language, it is important to optimize PIC * Amazing breadth of coverage moves from introduction to advanced topics microcontroller family includes more and more complex * Details of MPLAB and Microchip design tools other