Microprocessor Technologies
Microprocessor Technologies
Semester: VI
Course Objectives: This course provides the fundamental knowledge of the various aspects of
microprocessor-based systems and enables students to understand the basic concepts of 8085 based
computing systems. The subject introduces memory and input output peripherals interfacing with
8085 based system. The course is mainly focuses on designing motherboard type systems which
consists of various peripherals along with microprocessor.
Detailed Syllabus:
Sr. Contents Hours
1 Introduction to Microprocessor Based System: 08
History of microprocessors, Architecture of 8085 microprocessor, pin details and
functional block diagram of 8085 microprocessor, 8085 programming model,
Address, data and control buses, demultiplexing of buses, generation of control
signals, concept of instruction cycle, machine cycle and T state.
2 Memory and I/O Interfacing: 07
Various types of memories, review of logic devices for interfacing, RAM and ROM
interfacing with 8085 based systems, Interfacing input and output devices, memory
mapped I/O
Reference Books:
1 Ramesh S. Gaonkar, “Microprocessor Architecture, Programming, and Applications with the
8085”, 5th Edition, Penram International
2 Douglas Hall, “Microprocessors and Interfacing”, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill Education
3 Shridhar and Ghosh, “0000 to 8085: Introduction to Microprocessors for Engineers and
Scientists”, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall India
4 Barry B. Brey, “The Intel Microprocessors”, 8th Edition, Pearson Education India
Supplementary learning Material:
1 Open source simulator of 8085
2 NPTEL and SWAYAM portal
3 Courses of Microprocessors on Coursera Platform
4 www.intel.com
Pedagogy:
Direct classroom teaching
Audio Visual presentations/demonstrations
Assignments/Quiz
Continuous assessment
Interactive methods
Seminar/Poster Presentation
Industrial/ Field visits
Course Projects
Curriculum Revision:
Version: 1.0
Drafted on (Month-Year): June-2020
Last Reviewed on (Month-Year): -
Next Review on (Month-Year): June-2025