Chabot College
Fall 2004
Course Outline for Electronics and Computer Technology 64B
MICROPROCESSOR TECHNOLOGY
Catalog Description:
64B – Microprocessor Technology
4 units
Architecture, programming, and application of microprocessor-based electronic systems.
Includes instruction types, external and internal timing and control functions, memory
management, interrupt processing, LSI peripheral devices, troubleshooting of microprocessorbased systems. Prerequisite: Electronics and Computer Technology 64A. May be offered in
Distance Education delivery format. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course the student should be able to:
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identify digital logic elements from their schematic representations, relate them to actual
hardware components and determine proper circuit operation;
analyze the operation of digital logic systems;
apply Boolean algebra techniques to circuit design;
apply binary, octal, decimal and hexadecimal numbering systems to digital systems;
use test equipment in digital electronic systems.
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Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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trace timing and control signals with appropriate test equipment and schematic
diagrams;
program in machine language for diagnostics purposes;
interpret manufacturers’ data sheets for microprocessor and microcomputer LSI devices;
identify digital logic elements from their schematic representations and relate them to
actual hardware components and determine proper circuit operation;
use test equipment to troubleshoot microprocessor based electronic systems.
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Processor architecture
Internal processor timing and control
The instruction set
Memory management
Input/output management
External processor timing and control
LSI peripheral devices
Processor design
Applications of microprocessors
Embedded Systems
Chabot College
Course Outline for Electronics and Computer Technology 64B, Page 2
Fall 2004
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Lecture and demonstrations
Classroom discussion and problem solving
Instructor demonstrations of applicable laboratory techniques, including circuit testing,
signal-tracing, and related activities
Web based delivery modules
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Design a microprocessor based system to the specifications provided by the course
instructor
b. Troubleshoot a microprocessor based system using laboratory test equipment
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Class participation
b. Laboratory experiments and the resulting written reports
c. Homework, written reports
d. Quizzes, Midterm and Final examinations
Textbook(s) Typical:
Architecture, Programming, and Design of Microprocessor Systems. Goankar.
Prentice-Hall, 2002
Special Student Materials:
Scientific calculator.
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ET64B course outline 1003.doc