This was accompanied by a companion website that contains copies of all programs and software used in the text and the version of 'student of the compiler C. Designing Embedded Systems with PIC Microcontroller: Principles and Applications is ideal for students of electronics, mechatronics and computer engineering. * Gain the knowledge and skills needed to develop embedded systems today, through the use of PIC microcontrollers. * Explore in detail 16F84A, 16F873A and 18F242 microcontrollers as examples of the wider PIC family. * Learn how to program in Assembler and C. * Work through sample designs and design ideas, including a robot in the form of an autonomous guided vehicle. * Accompanied by a CD-ROM that contains copies of all programs and software used in the text and the version of 'student of the compiler C.