ECS3371

Computer systems engineering III

R A Russell

4 points
* 26 lectures and 24 laboratory hours
* First semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: ECS2370 at PI level

Objectives The student is expected to develop understanding and practical skills in interconnecting microprocessors and other computer system components and in interfacing computer systems to external devices. The student should acquire an awareness of practical considerations related to the use of common logic families and a basic knowledge of the process of nMOS VLSI fabrication.

Synopsis Logic circuit design techniques applied to integrated circuit systems including microcomputers. Computer organisation. Assembly language programming for the 8086. Input/output structures and techniques: addressing, timing and control, including interrupt structures. Microprocessor interfacing including memory. Logic family design and implementation: TTL, ECL and CMOS. Timing constraints, clock skew and synchronisation failure. An introduction to nMOS VLSI design.

Assessment Examination (2 hours): 90%
* Laboratory work: 10%

Prescribed texts

Russell R A Intermediate computer systems engineering Dept Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering, Mi-tec, 1998

Recommended texts

Brey B B The Intel microprocessors: 8086/8088, 80186, 80286, 80386, and 80486 3rd edn, Merrill, 1994
Mano M M Digital design 2nd edn, Prentice-Hall, 1991
Uffenbeck J The 8086/8088 family: Design, programming, and interfacing Prentice-Hall, 1987
Wakerly J F Digital design: Principles and practices 2nd edn, Prentice-Hall, 1994