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TEC 401 Microprocessor Systems Outline May 2023

The course introduces microprocessors and their applications. Over 14 weeks, topics include number systems, processor organization and evolution, instruction cycles, assembly language programming, addressing modes, memory and I/O interfacing, and interrupts. Assessment includes computer-assisted tests and examinations. Students will develop an understanding of microprocessor roles, operations, programming, and designing basic input/output systems.

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TEC 401 Microprocessor Systems Outline May 2023

The course introduces microprocessors and their applications. Over 14 weeks, topics include number systems, processor organization and evolution, instruction cycles, assembly language programming, addressing modes, memory and I/O interfacing, and interrupts. Assessment includes computer-assisted tests and examinations. Students will develop an understanding of microprocessor roles, operations, programming, and designing basic input/output systems.

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TEC 401 MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS

COURSE OUTLINE
Purpose: To develop an understanding of the Microprocessors and their application areas
Objectives
At the end of this course a student should be able to:
1. Identify the role of microprocessors in microcomputer systems
2. Explain the different types of microprocessor operations
3. Explain the types of Input / Output and design basic I/O systems
4. Design simple programs for different applications
Course Content
WEEK TOPIC SUB TOPIC
1 Introduction Block diagram of a basic Components of a computer system
computer system (Processor, I/O, Memory)
Microprocessor overview
2 Number System Decimal, Binary, Octal and Hexadecimal
Conversion, Arithmetic, Representation of Numbers
3  Basic Organization of the Main Units : Arithmetic & Logic Unit, Registers and Control Unit
Processor Instrumentation, Control, Communication,
 Applications areas of
processors
4 Evolution of processor Generations: First, second, Third, Fourth and Fifth
Classifications of Processors Data width, Number of cores, Types of cores, Architecture,
5 CAT 1
6 Instruction Cycle in Processor Fetch, Decode and Execute
Intel 8085/8086 Pin configuration Pin Names & Description, Grouping
Intel 8085/8086 Architecture Registers and their roles,
Intel 8085/8086 Bus structure Types of Buses : Address, Data and control
7 Assembly Language Development of Programming Languages
Programming Flow charting, Intel 8085 programming
(Programming using a simulator) Classification of Instruction set
Source line format, Coding operand Field Information
Basic programs, Use of Simulator
8 Assembly Language Branching operations: JUMP, CALL and RET
Programming
Addressing Modes Immediate, Register, Direct, Indirect
Instruction Type 1-byte, 2-byte and 3-byte
10 Memory and I/O interfacing Communication with memory, Interfacing with multiple chips;
Design of the Memory Chip, Memory Map and Addresses, Timing
diagrams
11 CAT 2
12 I/O Interfacing Types of Interfacing: Memory mapped, Peripheral mapped, Signals
used
13 Interrupts Types and application areas
14 End of Semester Examinations
Learning and Teaching methods: Lectures, discussions, demonstration, exercises
Instructional Materials / Equipment: Handouts, 8085 Simulator
Course Assessment: CATs 30 % Examinations 70 %
Course Texts and References
1. Gaonkar, R. (2002). Microprocessor architecture, programming, and application with the 8085. Penram
International.
2. Tocci, R., & Ambrosio, F. (2002). Microprocessors and Microcomputers: Hardware and Software, 6/E. March
3. Kumar, N. S., Saravanan, M., & Jeevananthan, S. (2010). Microprocessors and microcontrollers. Oxford University
Press.
4. Stokes, J. (2007). Inside the machine: an illustrated introduction to microprocessors and computer architecture. No
starch press.
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