BLG 212E - Microprocessor Systems

Course Objectives

1. to understand number systems and data representation in computer.
2. to idendify and outline the architecture of computers.
3. Memory and memory design.
4. Architecture of CPU.
5. Adressing methods and generic instructions set.
6. to describe the principles of interfacing.
7. to explain the programming concepts for microprocessors.
8. to have a basic knowledge of some popular microprocessors.

Course Description

Introduction to computer and microprocessor-based systems. Number systems, binary arithmetic and data representation. Memory and memory expansion. CPU architecture. Addressing methods. A generic microprocessor and its architecture. Addressing modes and instructions set. Input/Output: parallel and serial I/O devices. Peripheral devices. Subroutine, interrupt and stack structure. Data transfer. The assembly language and directives. Design of a microprocessor based system