Overview

Advanced microprocessor system concepts are studied. Microprocessor systems are widely used for embedded control in military systems as well as for stand-alone computers. Topics covered are CPU operation and timing, address decoding, typical LSI support chips, exception processing, design of static and dynamic memory systems, worst-case timing analysis, bus arbitration, and direct memory access controllers. The laboratory consists of a design project integrating hardware and software using a state-of-the-art development system.

Included in Degrees & Certificates

• 286

Prerequisites

• EC2820

Learning Outcomes

• The student will learn how to select an appropriate processor for embedded and real-time computing applications.
• The student will learn how to design a memory subsystem for use in embedded and real-time computing applications.
• The student will learn how to design an input/output subsystem for use in embedded and real-time computing applications.
• The student will learn the software development process for embedded and real-time computing applications.
• The student will learn how to select an appropriate operating system and process scheduling algorithm for embedded and real-time computing applications.
• The student will understand the basics of computer security and reliability for embedded and real-time computing systems.