| A principles-based foundation to
the concepts
and techniques used in analyzing and designing traditional and
microprocessor-based
digital systems. The student will acquire a detailed understanding of
the
system bus; the architecture and interfacing of various processor,
memory,
and input-output elements; the instruction set; and assembly-language
programming.
Emphasis is on concepts that will have long-term value. This course is
supported by a continually updated laboratory.
Prerequisite: EC262 or EE313 or EE332. |