Microprocessors

Code	8544
Year	1
Semester	S2
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	T(30H)/TP(30H)
Scientific area	Systems and Computers
Entry requirements	none
Mode of delivery	Face-to-face.
Work placements	N/A.
Learning outcomes	1. Microprocessor Analysis 2. Project of Electronic Systems based on Microprocessors 3. Perceive Digital and Computational Systems and Architectures 1. Microprocessor Analysis 2. Project of Electronic Systems based on Microprocessors 3. Perceive Digital and Computational Systems and Architectures
Syllabus	1. Historic Reference 2. Binary Arithmetic Systems 3. Sequential Circuits (1 Flip-Flop per State) 4. Microprocessor General Architecture 5. Memory; Memory Architecture 6. Input/Output Systems 7. Pipelines 8. RISC and CISC Microprocessors 9. x86 Family (Software and Hardware evolution)
Main Bibliography	1. M. Morris Mano, Computer System Architecture, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River,New Jersey, 3rd edition, 2003. 2. David A. Patterson and John L. Hennessy, Computer Organization and Design; The Hardware/Software interface, Morgan Kaufmann, 3rd edition, 2004. 3. Avtar Singh, Walter A. Triebel, 16-bit and 32-bit microprocessors: architecture, software, and interfacing techniques,Prentice Hall, 1991 4. William Stallings, Computer Organization and Architecture; Designing for Performance, Prentice Hall, 6th edition, 2004. 5. Barry Wilkinson, Computer Architecture; Design and Performance, Prentice Hall, 2nd edition, 1996. 6. John F. Wakerly, Microcomputer Architecture and Programming, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1981. 7. Herbert Taub, Digital Circuits and Microprocessors, McGraw-Hill, Singapore, 1982. Existe versão em Português (Brasil)
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria	Fina markl= 50% Mark of test/exam + 50% Mark of Laboratory and presentation no admission Mark of Laboratory and presentation< 9.5 /20 Aproval condition Mark of test/exam >=9.5 /20
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.