Z-World XP8600, User Manual

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This manual provides instructions for installing, testing, configuring, and
interconnecting the Z-World XP8600 and XP8900 Series digital-to-analog
conversion expansion boards. Instructions are also provided for using
Dynamic C
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functions.
Assumptions
Assumptions are made regarding the user's knowledge and experience in
the following areas:
• Ability to design and engineer the target system that the controller used
with the XP8600 or XP8900 Series expansion boards will control.
• Understanding of the basics of operating a software program and
editing files under Windows on a PC.
• Knowledge of the basics of C programming.
For a full treatment of C, refer to the following texts.
The C Programming Language by Kernighan and Ritchie
C: A Reference Manual by Harbison and Steel
• Knowledge of basic Z80 assembly language and architecture for
controllers with a Z180 microprocessor.
For documentation from Zilog, refer to the following texts.
Z180 MPU User's Manual
Z180 Serial Communication Controllers
Z80 Microprocessor Family User's Manual
• Knowledge of basic Intel assembly language and architecture for
controllers with an Intel™386 EX processor.
For documentation from Intel, refer to the following texts.
Intel™386 EX Embedded Microprocessor User’s Manual
Intel™386 SX Microprocessor Programmer’s Reference
Manual
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