Microprocessor Systems

Hardwired logic contrasted with programmed logic. Microcomputer applications. Elements of microcomputer architecture: bus, microprocessor, memory, input-output, peripherals. Single chip and multi-chip microcomputers. Overview of available microcomputer systems. Internal architecture: 3-bus concept, microprocessor operation. Microprocessors as state machines. Microprocessors instruction set; Instruction format, addressing modes; instruction execution. Comparison of available microprocessors. Machine language, assembly language and high level language programming. Synthesis of combinational logic circuits with ROMS and PLA’s.  Review of classical approach to sequential circuit design.  The Algorithmic State Machine Chart (ASM) method of representing sequential problems.  Realization of sequential circuits using MSI and LSI.  Register Transfer Languages.