Microprocessors

Objectives

Consolidate the knoledge of the 8086 architecture
Master the Assembly programming language
Operationg system (DOS and BIOS)
Video mode
Peripheral communication (Serial, Paralel, USB)

General characterization

Code

2567

Credits

6.0

Responsible teacher

João Paulo Branquinho Pimentão, Pedro Alexandre da Costa Sousa

Hours

Weekly - 7

Total - 70

Teaching language

Português

Prerequisites

SLII

Bibliography

The Art of Assembly Language (2nd Edition)
http://www.plantation-productions.com/Webster/www.artofasm.com/index.html

The Intel Microprocessors", Barry B. Brey, Prentice Hall, 2000
"The 80x86 IBM PC and Compatible Computers- Assembly Language, Design and Interfacing", Muhammad A. Mazidi, Janice G. Mazidi, Prentice Hall, 1995

Teaching method

Lectures and practical classes

Evaluation method

Theoretical component (66% weight in the grade) - NT:
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Can be accomplished by two test or exam;
 
Note You must have not less than 9.5 (average of tests or exam).

Practical component (34% weight in the grade ) - NP:
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One project:
Submited in Moodle. Evaluation based on functionalities.
Evaluation based on a report and discussion ofthe work;

You must have a grade of not less than 9.5.

Calculation of Final Grade - NF:
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NF = 66% * NT + 34% * NP
 

Face-to-face evaluation. (Duration: 1 hour)

In case of COVID status, online evaluation with consultation.
Mandatory activation of the camera and sound. (Duration: 40 minutes)

Subject matter

Internal Data representation
The Microprocessor 80x86
Modular Programming
Procedures and Function Parameters
Floppy, Hard disk and Files
String manipulation
Serial and Parallel communication
Interrupts
TSR''''''''s - Terminate and Stay Resident

Programs

Programs where the course is taught: