BLG 212 - MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS

Course Objectives

i. to understand data and data representation in computer.
ii. to idendify and outline the architecture of microprocessors.
iii to describe the principles of interfacing microprocessor.
iv. to explain the programming concepts for microprocessors.
v. to have a basic knowledge of the Intel 8088 and 8086.

Course Description

Introduction to microprocessor-based systems. Digital representation and binary arithmetic. Logic elements and hardware devices. Memory and expansion of memories. CPU structure and operation. Input/Output and Direct Memory Access. The Intel 8086 and its structure. Addressing modes and instructions set. Subroutine, interrupt and stack structure. Data transfer. The assembly and directives. Design of a microprocessor-based system. Peripheral devices.