Thursday, August 4, 2011

Analog Interfacing to Embedded Microprocessors


Analog Interfacing to Embedded Microprocessors
by Stuart Ball
| Pages 271 | PDF | 2.7 MB |

Content,
System Design 
  • Dynamic Range 
  • Calibration 
  • Bandwidth 
  • Processor Throughput 
  • Avoiding Excess Speed 
  • Other System Considerations 
  • Sample Rate and Aliasing 


Digital-to-Analog Converters
  • Analog-to-Digital Converters 
  • Types of ADCs 
  • Sample and Hold 
  • Real Parts 
  • Microprocessor Interfacing 
  • Serial Interfaces 
  • Multichannel ADCs 
  • Internal Microcontroller ADCs 
  • Codecs 
  • Interrupt Rate 
  • Dual-Function Pins on Microcontrollers 
  • Design Checklist 
Sensors 
  • Temperature Sensors 
  • Optical Sensors 
  • CCDs 
  • Magnetic Sensors 
  • Motion/Acceleration Sensors 
  • Strain Gauge 

Time-Based Measurements 
  • Measuring Period versus Frequency 
  • Mixing 
  • Voltage-to-Frequency Converters
  • Clock Resolution 

Output Control Methods 
  • Open-Loop Control 
  • Negative Feedback and Control 
  • Microprocessor-Based Systems 
  • On-Off Control 
  • Proportional Control 
  • PID Control 
  • Motor Control 
  • Measuring and Analyzing Control Loops 

Solenoids, Relays, and Other Analog Outputs 
  • Solenoids 
  • Heaters 
  • Coolers 
  • Fans 
  • LEDs 

Motors 
  • Stepper Motors 
  • DC Motors 
  • Brushless DC Motors 
  • Tradeoffs between Motors 
  • Motor Torque 


EMI 
  • Ground Loops 
  • ESD 2

High-Precision Applications 
  • Input Offset Voltage 
  • Input Resistance 
  • Frequency Characteristics 
  • Temperature Effects in Resistors 
  • Voltage References
  • Temperature Effects in General 
  • Noise and Grounding 
  • Supply-Based References 


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