ET 120 - INTRODUCTION TO MICROPROCESSORS AND MICROCONTROLLERS

    Recent Professors
    D. Shieh
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Summer 2024
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces the microprocessor and microcontroller. Topics include tri-state buses, memory, input/output (I/O) ports, address decoding, assembly and machine language programming, addressing modes, logical and mathematical operations, branching, loops, subroutines, interfacing, interrupts, and troubleshooting techniques. Students design the hardware, software, and interfacing circuitry to provide a microprocessor - or microcontroller-based function, or a complete system.
    Usually Held
    Fri 5:00pm–9:20pm, Mon 5:30pm–9:55pm, Wed 5:00pm–9:20pm, Wed 5:30pm–9:55pm