CPE/EE 421/521
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Chapter 1 The Microcomputer
Dr. Rhonda Kay Gaede
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Microcomputer
A microcomputer is defined as __________
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An embedded computer is one __________
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________________________and which is
normally _____________ to the user of the system
in which it is located.
Examples of embedded computers are
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1.1 Microprocessor Systems
Two Types
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1.1 Microprocessor Systems
Modular, General Purpose Computer
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1.1 Microprocessor Systems
Modules in a General Purpose Computer
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CPU Module
Clock and Control - _______________________
Address Decoder
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Address and Data Buffers
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Buffer Control - ____________________________
Bus Arbitration - ____________________________
Memory Management
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Memory Module
ROM
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RAM
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Peripherals Module
Serial Port
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Parallel Port
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Timer
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Disk Controller
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Bus Controller
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1.2 Examples of Microprocessor
Systems Personal Computer
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1.2 Examples of Microprocessor
Systems Digital Thermometer
Todd D. Morton
Embedded Microcontrollers
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1.2 Examples of Microprocessor
Systems MCU Digital Thermometer
Todd D. Morton
Embedded Microcontrollers
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