Course detail

Computers and peripheral devices

FEKT-LNAVAcad. year: 2010/2011

Structure of micropocessor system, CPU, memory system, I/O system, microprocessor architecture, microprocessor types. x86 microprocessor evolution line to present time. Description of particular computer components, chipsets, memory types, graphic accelerators, hard discs, interfaces, controllers and peripheral devices. PC busses, its evolution and property comparison. Built-in systems and external adapters for development applications.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Miroslav Balík, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students get a detailed overview about hardware features of processors, about particular computer components of workstations and servers based on PC platform. Students will be able to programm x86 compatible processors on the level of symbolic instructions code and they get overview about procedure of external adapters design.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for completion of a course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

To give students detailed information about microproccesor architecture from first microprocessor generation to present microprocessor system generation based on PC platform, particular components and busses of PC system and external adapters for development applications.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Brandejs, M.:Mikroprocesory Intel Pentium a spol.,Grada Publishing, ISBN 80-7169-041-4
Kainka, B. Berndt, H.J.: Využití rozhraní PC pod Windows, HEL, 2000, ISBN 80-86167-13-5
Minasi, M.:The Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide,Sybex, 1998, ISBN 0782121519

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EEKR-ML Master's

    branch ML-TIT , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised

  • Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning

    branch EE-FLE , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Miroslav Balík, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Structure of micropocessor systems, microprocessor architecture.
CPU essential characteristic, detailed characteristic of 8086 microprocessor
CPU 80286 and 80386.
Cache memory and CPU 80486.
CPU evolution till last generations.
Memory system, memory types, I/O system - esential characteristic.
Busses in PC.
Chipsets in PC.
Hard disc systems, IDE and SCSI controllers.
Graphic adapters and monitors, graphic accelerators.
Peripheral devices, essential principles, types and their function in PC.
PC busses and connection of peripheral devices.

Laboratory exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Miroslav Balík, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Programming of x86 in language of symbolic instructions.
Preparation for RS232C interface communication.
Programming of RS232C interface communication.
Preparation for IPX/SPX protocol communication.
Programming of IPX/SPX protocol communication.
Work on individual project (1).
Work on individual project (2).
Work on individual project (3).
Work on individual project (4).
Work on individual project (5).
Diagnostic and testing of PC system.