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The document outlines an assignment for a course on Microprocessor and Microcontroller Systems, detailing questions related to definitions, differences, examples, key components, performance factors, characteristics, operations, and memory types. It emphasizes the need for research from various sources and specifies submission requirements. The assignment is due at the start of the next lecture, with additional notes on communication and class activities.

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Microprocessor Ass01 - Introduction To Microprocessors v01

The document outlines an assignment for a course on Microprocessor and Microcontroller Systems, detailing questions related to definitions, differences, examples, key components, performance factors, characteristics, operations, and memory types. It emphasizes the need for research from various sources and specifies submission requirements. The assignment is due at the start of the next lecture, with additional notes on communication and class activities.

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY MANILA MICROPROCESSOR AND MICROCONTROLLER SYSTEMS AND DESIGN ENGR. RAFAEL A.

VENTURA

Microprocessor and Microcontroller Systems and Design


ASSIGNMENT 01 : Introduction to Microprocessors and Microcontroller Systems

QUESTIONS

1. What is a Microprocessor? What is a Microcontroller?


2. What are the differences between microprocessors and microcontrollers? Enumerate.
3. Give at least three (3) examples each of microprocessor-based and microcontroller-based systems.
4. Discuss briefly the key components of a Microprocessor.
a. Arithmetic and Logic Unit
b. Register Array
c. Control Unit
5. How does the following affect the performance of the Microprocessor :
a. Cache Memory
b. Co-processors
6. Discuss the following characteristics of a Microprocessor :
a. Clock Speed
b. Word Size
c. Instruction Set
7. Discuss the following Microprocessor operations :
a. Fetch
b. Decode
c. Execute
8. Briefly discuss the basic Microprocessor-based System Block Diagram below.

9. In computer system memories, what is a RAM ? What is a ROM?


10. What are the differences between ROM and RAM? Enumerate.

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY MANILA MICROPROCESSOR AND MICROCONTROLLER SYSTEMS AND DESIGN ENGR. RAFAEL A. VENTURA

RESOURCES

• OPEN RESEARCH
o You can gather information from online sources, fora, or books from the school library.

REQUIREMENTS

ASSIGNMENT REPORT REQUIREMENTS :


a. Hardcopy of your assignment.

NOTES :
• Submission date : at the start of our next Lecture meeting.

Message me in MS Teams for questions or clarifications about the activity.

Be sure to read and understand your submitted assignment.


Expect a Seatwork Activity next meeting at the start of the class.

Thank you Engineers.


Stay Safe. Always.

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