Microprocessor System and Interface

Aims of Course:

o          This course introduces the concepts of RAM, ROM and CPU architecture, Instruction Set, Timing sequences, Sub-routines, Interrupts, Peripherals, Applications, and System Design.

o          It allows the student to interface the microprocessors with external memories, Input and output devices.

o          It permits the students to construct basic programs using microprocessors.

Learning Experiences:

The course is offered in 40 hours of lectures with individual exercises, problem solving and Lab exercises

Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able:

• Understand the differences among microcomputer, microprocessor and microcontroller.
• Recognize any microcomputer architecture and describe the functions of most of its elements.
• Identify the organization of memory devices.
• Describe the microprocessor internal architecture and its interactions with the peripherals through the input /output interface.
• Write a program using instruction sets
• Write a program using MicoC.