- Microprocessor and microcomputer system, Functional pin diagram and detailed architecture of 8085 microprocessor, Demultiplexing of address / data bus, Generation of control signals, Instruction set, Addressing modes. Programming for arithmetic and logical operation, Subroutine concepts.
- Functional pin diagram and architecture of 8031/51 microcontroller, Port structure, Instruction set and assembly language programming.
-Timer / counter, Modes of operation, Programming timer / counter. Interrupt structure and interrupts programming.
- Serial communication programming in 8051 (Only standard 8-bit UART mode).
-Memory interfacing (RAM, ROM, EPROM) - Basic concept in memory interfacing and address decoding.
- Programmable peripheral interface (8255) - Block diagram, Control words and modes and interfacing.
- Interfacing to external RAM and ROM, LED, Switch, 7-segment display, Multiplexed 7-segment display, Matrix key-board, Liquid crystal display, DAC, ADC, Stepper motor with programs.
- Buses and Protocols : RS 232, RS 485, , MODBUS, IEEE 488.
- Interfacing to EEPROM 93C46 / 56 / 66, 24C16 / 32 / 64, RTC DS1307.
- Conceptual study of various derivatives of 8051 microcontroller from different manufacturers like Atmel, Phillips etc. Introduction to PIC microcontroller.