Digital computer electronics: An introduction to microcomputers

Digital Computer Electronics: An Introduction to Microcomputers by Albert Paul Malvino is a comprehensive resource published by McGraw-Hill in 1982. This 2nd Edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The text introduces students to microprocessor fundamentals using a pedagogical Simple-As-Possible (SAP) model computer, connecting these principles to real-world examples, including Intel’s 8085, Motorola’s 6800, and the 6502 chip utilized by Apple Computers.

Readers will find a balanced approach that allows instructors to focus on specific microprocessors while also incorporating features from others. This edition includes enhanced coverage of the Intel 8088 16-bit microprocessor and offers a student version of the TASM cross-assembler software program. Additionally, the book features experiments prepared expressly for this edition, providing hands-on exercises that expand on the covered topics, along with an Instructor’s Guide containing answers to chapter questions and experiment results.