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EGR 289 - Microprocessors


An introduction to microprocessors including:  digital logic, machine and assembly and C language programming, serial and parallel input/output, A/D, and interrupts.  Hardware interfacing including switches, potentiometers, lights, motors (DC, stepper, servo), transistors and sensors (temperature, light, magnetic, etc). networking (SPI, CAN).  Students will design and build a project involving these topics.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  EGR 151 Engineering Design II

 

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Write assembly and C code for a microprocessor in order to accomplish various tasks.
  2. Design, build, and debug circuits that interface with the microprocessor including devices such as GPS sensors, LCD screens, temperature sensors, distance sensors, and motors.
  3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of serial data (SPI, i2C, RS232), A/D, interrupts, PWM, Timers.
  4. Have a basic working knowledge of electrical current, voltage, power, logic gates.