TEC3741

Embedded microprocessor systems ( 4 points, SCA Band 2, 0.083 EFTSL)

Leader: A Price

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Internal architecture of a typical microprocessor CPU. The instruction set and programming techniques as related to the hardware resources of the microprocessor. The structure and use of memory including RAM and ROM. Input and output operation in parallel and serial modes. Direct memory access controllers for fast data transfer. Interrupt controllers and their application in conjunction with interrupt priority control. Data communication standards and techniques such as current loop interface, RS232 and IEEE488. Error detection and correction.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 70% + Laboratory and continual assessment: 30%

Contact Hours: 26 hours of lectures and practice classes and 26 hours of laboratory classes