D3000 8.
2
Z80 Microprocessor Applications
The D3000 8.2 study module introduces
students to Z80 microprocessor
applications through a wide range of
programming activities.
This study module has been designed
specifically to operate within a DIGIAC
modular electronics program. It includes a
circuit board, assembly language
development software and a student
laboratory manual housed in an injection
molded storage case.
When used in conjunction with a student
personal computer (PC), the laboratory
manual is fully compatible with the
ClassAct computer managed learning
system.
The laboratory manual is divided into a
series of chapters. Each covers a specific
topic area and provides background
theory, practical activities and student
assessment questions.
Each chapter is designed around a list of
performance objectives. These objectives
are used by the ClassAct management
system to generate a student competency
report.
An instructor’s solutions book is available,
providing solutions to all of the questions
and practical activities contained in the
laboratory manual.
The study module is also supported by
optional computer aided instruction (CAI)
material.
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Items supplied with the D3000 8.2
study module include:
ƒ SAM Z80 microcomputer board
ƒ SAM user manual
ƒ SAM technical manual
ƒ Merlin Z80 assembly language
development software and serial
communication lead
ƒ Merlin ‘Getting Started’ guide
ƒ Z80 Cross Assembler Reference Guide
ƒ Laboratory manual
ƒ Storage case
Additional items required:
ƒ Windows-based personal computer (PC)
fitted with serial (COM) port.
ƒ D3000 Experiment Platform (EP)
or
D3000 Virtual Instrument Platform
(VIP).
ƒ D3000 8.0 Power Adapter/Keypad/
Display Module.
ƒ DT35 Applications Module.
Optional supporting items include:
ƒ Instructor’s Solutions Book.
Typical topic areas include:
ƒ D3000 CAI 8.10 Introduction to
ƒ Using the SAM Microcomputer Microprocessor Technology computer
ƒ Introduction to Z80 Programming aided instruction (CAI) package.
ƒ Writing Machine Code programs
ƒ Program Debugging
ƒ Using the Merlin Text Editor
ƒ Introduction to Development Systems
ƒ Addressing Modes
ƒ Negative Binary Numbers
ƒ Programs with Loops
ƒ Further Programs with Loops
ƒ Logical and Test Instructions
ƒ Input and Output Programming
ƒ Programming the Applications Module
ƒ Stack and Subroutines
ƒ Interrupts
Typical activities include:
ƒ Produce code for an assembly language
program.
ƒ Use the Merlin text editor to enter Z80
assembly language programs.
ƒ Recognize the operation of the Z80
addressing modes.
ƒ Identify the function and operation of
Z80 flags: CARRY and ZERO.
ƒ Use Z80 combined Decrement and
conditional Jump instructions.
ƒ Write programs that configure the Z80-
PIO ports as inputs, outputs or a mixture
of both.
ƒ Write programs to produce delays of
given durations.
D3000 8.2
ƒ Recognize the principles of interrupt and Z80 Microprocessor Applications
polled input/output.
ƒ Identify the function of Z80 restart No. Average
instructions. time
ƒ Write programs to control the Chapters 15 70 minutes
applications module. Total 17.5 hours
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