Publications and Research
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2013
Abstract
The course of Microcomputer Systems Technology has been one of the core courses in the Computer Engineering Technology curriculum (Bachelor of Technology in CET) at the New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York. The Intel microprocessor in PC based computer was the chosen hardware in this course. The assembly and C++ languages were crucial tools in the study of microprocessor organization. We currently focused mainly on the topic of PC computer parallel interface technology. However, we did not pay particular attention to the integration of current programmable peripheral components, such as USB (universal serial bus) based input/output expansion peripheral for PC computers. Today, many microcomputers and laptops no longer use the parallel interface. Instead, they use the USB interface as an alternative. In this paper, an innovative Digilent PC-based USB I/O Explorer is being investigated for the Microcomputer Systems Technology course. The Digilent USB I/O Explorer provide various on-board I/O devices, which allows our students to write PC based software (C/C++) to interface to the external electronics devices, such as analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converter. The laboratory development is intended to give students better understanding of USB peripheral device. From this experience, students are also able to write application programs on the Windows operating system to access from a personal computer to various external Input/Output devices. The new labs developed on Digilent USB I/O Explorer aims to increase students’ competence in microprocessor system programming and improve the learning quality of Microcomputer Systems Technology course.
Comments
Wang, Y., & Wong, A., & Carranza, A. (2013, April), The Course Development for Microcomputer Systems Technology: Preliminary Study Paper presented at 2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference, Washington, D.C.. https://peer.asee.org/49654 © 2013 American Society for Engineering Education.