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ECE 447 - Single-Chip Microcomputers

Credits: 4
Limited to 2 Attempts
Offered by Electrical and Computer Engineering

Explores designing with single-chip microcomputers and microcomputer interfacing. Topics include role of microcomputers compared with microprocessors and other computers, microcomputer architecture and organization, real-time control issues, assembly language programming for control, design of control software, input/output methods, design tools, and available single-chip microcomputers. Students select project and design, and construct system including single-chip microcomputer and ancillary hardware to implement control system.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ECE 445 and in either CS 367 or CS 222.
Prerequisite(s) enforced by registration system.

Notes: This course is highly recommended for ECE 492/493 students interested in using microcontroller technology in their senior design projects. It should be taken before ECE 493.

Schedule Type: LAB,
LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring

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