ELN 232 Introduction to Microprocessors

Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4

This course introduces microprocessor architecture and microcomputer systems including memory and input/output interfacing. Topics include low-level language programming, bus architecture, I/O systems, memory systems, interrupts, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot fundamental microprocessor circuits and programs using appropriate techniques and test equipment.

Pre-requisite(s): ELN 133.
Course is typically offered in Fall.
Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Explain in general terms what a microcontroller is and how it can be used in an oral lab report.
Draw a block diagram in terms of the central processing unit, memory, registers and a bus without the use of a textbook or other reference.
Analyze the results of instruction execution using condition code registers and memory dump in a lab setting.
Differentiate between looping and branching in an oral report.
Analyze the CPU control interrupts in a lab setting.
Adapt a program code that calls subroutines with parameters in a lab setting.
Design a complete microcontroller circuit in a lab setting.
Defend the interfacing technique used eliminate latch-up in standard microcontroller operation in an oral lab report.