Maricopa Community Colleges  ELE245   19886-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/10/87
ELE245 19886-99999 L+L 3 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Advanced Microprocessors and Systems
State-of-the-art microprocessors and systems. Extend fundamental knowledge of microprocessor architecture, hardware and software requirements to advanced microprocessors and systems. Contemporary microprocessor troubleshooting techniques and equipment. Prerequisites: ELE241. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ELE281.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ELE245   19886-99999 Advanced Microprocessors and Systems
1. Describe contemporary microprocessor system busses. (I, II)
2. Troubleshoot malfunctioning selected advanced microprocessor system using a Logic Analyzer. (I, II)
3. Compare and contrast architectures of: A) Selected 8-bit and advanced microprocessors. B) Two selected advanced microprocessors. (II)
4. Compare and contrast digital logic and circuitry design of selected microprocessors and systems. (III)
5. Describe use of Operating Systems in programming and control of microprocessor systems. (IV)
6. Program advanced microprocessor system using a high-level language. (IV)
7. Describe operation and applications of specialized microprocessors. (V)
8. Describe future microprocessor trends. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ELE245   19886-99999 Advanced Microprocessors and Systems
    I. Comparative Analysis of Selected 8-bit and Advanced Microprocessors
        A. Register organization
        B. Data types
        C. Memory organization
        D. Input/output structures
        E. Bussing considerations
        F. Interrupt structures
        G. Use of logic analyzer
      II. Comparative Analysis of Two Selected Advanced Microprocessors
          A. Register organization
          B. Data types
          C. Memory organization
          D. Input/output structures
          E. Bussing considerations
          F. Interrupt structures
          G. Virtural/Protected mode operation
          H. Use of logic analyzer
        III. Digital Logic and Circuitry
            A. Microcode versus random logic
            B. Application specific integrated circuits
          IV. Operating Systems
              A. Functions, concepts and terminology
              B. Editors
              C. Development tools
              D. Microprocessor development systems
              E. Programming
            V. Specialized Microprocessors
                A. Coprocessors
                B. Programmable controllers
                C. Single-chip microcomputers
              VI. Future Trends
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