Microprocessor Systems II & Embedded Systems

Spring 2025 > Engineering/Engineering Technology > EECE.5520 > 031V

Course No: EECE.5520-031V; SIS Class Nbr: 13520; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Registration Pending

Course Description

CPU architecture, memory interfaces and management, coprocessor interfaces, bus concepts, bus arbitration techniques, serial I/O devices, DMA, interrupt control devices. Including Design, construction, and testing of dedicated microprocessor systems (static and real-time). Hardware limitations of the single-chip system. Includes micro-controllers, programming for small systems, interfacing, communications, validating hardware and software, microprogramming of controller chips, design methods and testing of embedded systems.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
  • Section Notes: HyFlex Course
  • Core Codes: STEM, HYFX
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Orlando Arias
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • W | 6:30 PM-9:20 PM ET Online
  • 2025 Spring: Jan 21 to May 08
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $2250
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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