ELE 271 - Microprocessor Systems

The organization of microprocessor-based computers and microcontrollers. Architecture and operation, flow of digital signals, timers, and memory systems. Assembly programming, instruction sets, formats and addressing modes. Input-output concepts: programmed I/O, interrupts and serial communication. Microprocessor arithmetic. Laboratory experience programming the Texas Instruments MSP430 16-bit microcontroller in assembly and in C. Lecture 4 hrs., Lab 1 hr.

Prerequisite(s): EGN 160 or COS 160, ELE 172.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 4

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Course Type: Electrical Engineering