Note that as of Fall 2004, the "ET" courses were renamed "ETE."
ETE 256; MICROPROCESSOR FUNDAMENTALS 4; CREDITS
DESCRIPTION:
Emphasis is placed on the architecture of microprocessor systems, practical
application of microprocessor technology and troubleshooting techniques.
Analysis of the principles and techniques used in microprocessor controlled
electronic systems is also covered. Lecture: 3 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours. Prerequisite: ETE
112 or consent of
instructor.
IMPLEMENTATION DATE: Fall 1994
COMPETENCIES:
Upon completion of this course, the student can:
1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of a simple software-driven,
buss-oriented digital system.
2. Program a microprocessor in assembly language and machine
language.
3. Interface a microprocessor with external devices.
4. Write simple programs to provide microprocessor control of
external devices.
5. Determine the appropriateness of using a microprocessor to
control a given device or process.
6. Prepare a written laboratory report in response to a laboratory
assignment pertaining to microprocessors.
OUTLINE:
I. Binary Numbers and Logic Operations
A. Binary Number Systems
B. Binary-Decimal Conversions
C. Binary Number Arithmetic
D. Representation of Signed Numbers
E. Logic Operations
II. Basic Computer
A. Memory
B. Arithmetic Logic Unit
C. Control
III. Elementary Programming
A. Hexadecimal Numbering System
B. Flow Charts
C. Branch Instructions and Loops
IV. Accumulator and Memory Referencing Instructions
A. Addressing Modes
B. Condition Codes
C. BCD Addition
D. Logic Instructions
V. Branch and Jump Instructions
A. Subroutines
B. Loops
C. Stacks
D. Indexing
VI. Hardware Configuration of 6800
A. MPU
B. Control Lines and Memory Allocation
C. Clock
D. RAM
E. System Features
F. ROM
G. PROM and EPROM
H. PIA and ACIA
VII. Input/Output
A. I/O Characteristics
B. PIA
C. Data Transfer
D. Serial Data Transmission
E. ACIA
F. Synchronous Communicaions
VIII.Interrupts and Direct Memory Access
A. Interrupts
B. Priority Interrupt Controller
C. Direct Memory Access
LAB ACTIVITIES:
1. B-D, D-B Conversions
2. Basic Computer
3. Elementary Programming (2 lab sessions)
4. Accumulator and Memory Referencing
5. Branch and Jump Instructions (2 lab sessions)
6. Hardware Configuration of 6800 (2 lab sessions)
7. Input/Output (3 lab sessions)
8. Interrupts and Direct Memory Access
DATE(S) OF PREVIOUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE COUNCIL ACTION:
APPROVED: March 1980
REVISED: March 1988, February 1994
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