PHY 4635 - Advanced Microprocessor Interfacing and Robotics

Institution:

Appalachian State University

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A study of the architecture, programming, and interfacing of Intel microprocessors and microcomputers. Topics to be covered include: Intel microprocessor architectures, support chips, decoding memory and I/O, microcomputer architecture and interfacing, microcomputer busses (such as PCI, PCIX, USB, Firewire, wireless), digital I/O, D/A, A/D, and robotics. Most labs will involve interfacing microcomputers to an assortment of transducers such as switches, sensors, LEDs, 7-segment displays, solid state relays, stepper motor, five-axis robotic arm, etc. Assembly language, high-level language, and/or commercial software (e.g., Lab View) will be used in lab. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: PHY 4330. [Dual-listed with PHY 5635.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.appstate.edu/

Phone Number:

(828) 262-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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