Microprocessor Programming

Synopsis

ENG301, Microprocessor Programming is intended to introduce the programming fundamentals of the ARMv7 microcontroller system, its instruction set, and the programming/control of ARMv7 based systems. To enhance the understanding and application of ARMv7 microcontroller, the classical ARM architecture and assembly language programming, ARM organization and implementation and architecture support for system development are comprehensively discussed.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

Introduction to Processor Design
Processor Architecture and Organization
Abstraction in Hardware/System Design
Introduction to ARM
ARM Assembly Language Programming
ARM Pipeline and Processor Design Implementation
ARM Instruction Execution
Pipeline Hazard and Design Solution
Embedded System Design
Exception Handling
Memory Interface
Memory Hierarchy

Learning Outcome

Analyse ARM processor architecture and microcontroller configuration.
Appraise the abstraction in hardware / software design and the trade-offs in processor design.
Demonstrate the handling of ARM interrupts, data processing instructions, data transfer instructions and execution of programming languages.
Examine the principles and basic concepts of Pipeline Design.
Sketch the ARM memory interface, advanced microcontroller bus architecture and different-levels of memory hierarchy.
Execute simple assembly language programs.
Design systems based on: (a) ARM Microcontroller architecture (b) ARM Cortex™-M3 processor.

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Microprocessor Programming