Microprocessor and PC Laboratory (Micro)

Overview

Description

The Microprocessor and PC Laboratory features instruction in the programming and interfacing of microcomputers and digital controllers. Higher-level courses emphasize the design of systems using microprocessors. Various simulators and analysis packages are available.

Courses Supported

EK127, EK131/132, MN312, MN544, EC327, EC330, EC402, EC410, EC440/441, EC447 EC450, EC463, EC464, EC504, EC512, EC535, EC544, EC551, EC712, and EC751.

Hardware

  • 44 Dell GX 745/750/755 Optiplex Computers
    • MS Windows XP
    • Core 2 Duo
    • 2GB RAM
    • 24″ Monitors (1920 x 1200)
    • Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000
    • Speaker on monitor
  • Projector: Sanyo xtraXhigh Multimedia Projector PCC XP20N
  • 10 Spartan3 FPGA development boards

Software

  • VMware Player with Linux and Windows XP VMs
  • Matlab/Simulink
  • Visual Studio .NET
  • TourtiseSVN
  • Xilinx/chipscope
  • TinyOS with cygwin, gcc, and gdb
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Java
  • Connected to private LAN for hacking tools
  • Freescale CodeWarrior (formerly MetroWorks CodeWarrior)

Faculty

Attaway, Giles, Skinner, Taubin, Toffoli, Trachtenberg

Contact Staff

James Goebel