Microprocessor and micro controller architecture, with emphasis on control applications. Assembly language programming and structure. Interfacing and real-time input/output with 8 bit micro controllers, control algorithms and project protocols. Three lectures and one laboratory

To provide students with a solid background in the operation of microcomputer systems, with strong emphasis on assembly programming and peripheral interfacing. The student should gain enough knowledge and practice to undertake "real-world" problems.

• Programming in a high-level language
• digital logic design

• Coding, binary, hex arithmetic
• Von-Neumann architecture, MC68HC11 basic architecture
• Assembly programming, including addressing modes and instructions
• Program design and structured programming
• Extended precision and floating point arithmetic
• Interrupts
• Parallel I/O
• D/A and A/D conversion methods
• Timers
• Serial I/O
• Debugging software and hardware
• Microcomputer buses: 68HC11 bus, 3-state and O/C buses
• Design address decoders
• External interfacing, other microprocessors

The Laboratory includes practice in applying the concepts to experiments, as well as the detailed documentation of the experiments. In the last half of the course, students will work on the Blinky Project which solves a practical problem using a micro-controller.

Students are required to prepare for the labs by writing and debugging assembly programs. Development tools, such as assemblers and 68HC11 simulators, are supplied throughout the lab sessions.