Micro Processor Systems Notes

1. Microprocessor Architecture

• Organization of data registers
• Operation of machine cycle

2. Assembly Language Programming

• Machine cycle
• Instruction format
• Data transfer instruction programming
• Data manipulation
• Input/Output instructions
• Machine control instructions
• Transfer of control
• Assembler directives
• Addressing modes
• Application programs

3. Input/ Output Methods

• Operation of memory mapped input/ output
• Programmed input/ output
• Handshake input/ output
• Polled input/ output

4. Interrupts

• Need for interrupt
• Operation for the interrupts
• Types of interrupts
• Application of interrupts

5. Direct Memory Access

• Need for DMA
• Operation of DMA
• Operation of DMA controller

6. Interfacing Devices

• Computer internal interface input/output devices
• Serail and parallel ports

7. Tools in Assembly Language Programming

• Tools in assembly language programming
• Procedure for documentation

8. Control Structures Architecture

• Progamming control levels
• Micro programmed control units

9. Micro-computer Development

• Development Aids
• Concepts, features and facilities
• Application of development aids in system development

10. Microprocessor Fault Diagnosis

• Types of faults
• Fault diagnosis equipment
• Fault Finding Methods