Digital Systems and Microprocessors

PIC 16F877A

(By AP Muhammad Shafique)

2 Contact Information

 Instructor : Muhammad Shafique

 Office : Block 2 Room Number 217.
 Tel: :5582
 Phone : 0316-5194527 ( For exchange of brief information only, No
debate or discussions)
 Email : Not to be Contacted on Email
3 Teaching Methodology
 Lecture Slides
 White Board
 Class participation is strongly solicited, appreciated
 2 way learning process
 Class Feedback (with decency) is welcome for improvement in
 Instructional Style
 Lecture Contents
 Test and Examinations
 Anything else related to Class / Course
4 Assessment Policy

 Quizzes (min 06) 10-15 %

 OHTs 02 35-40 %

 Final Exam 01 45-50 %

5 Examination Methodology
 Exams to include everything covered in
 Book
 Slides
 White board
 Exam will be just, fair and of right difficulty level
 Will constitute
 Theoretical Explanations
 Objective Type
 Block Diagram
 Definitions, Detailed Description of Concept, Explanation, Diagrams, Relevant Source
Code (Programs) etc.
6 Exams Conduct
 OHTs/Final Exam will be conducted as per the Schedule
 Missing of an OHT / Final Exam is highly discouraged
 Retake shall be as per IST Policy.
 If approval not granted then NO OHT RETAKE
 Quizzes are always Unannounced, and there will be no MAKEUP quiz
 All deadlines will be strictly followed
 IST Honor Code Applies
 Cheater and Cheated From, both are Equally Responsible
 Avoid Incorrect / False Statements ……
 Distribute and reorganize class randomly
7 Class Room Discipline
Want to promote learning environment by
 Being polite and cordial
 Feel free to ask questions

Want to promote discipline by ensuring

 Showing Responsible Attitude
 Punctuality
 Attentive
 Respectful and Alert behavior
 No use of Mobile in the Class
 No INTERFERENCE at all, into each others RESPONSIBILITIES
8 General Rules and Regulations

Class Attendance and Leave Policy

 Maintain minimum of 80% class attendance
 20% quota for all types of emergency leaves
 Student with < 80% will not be allowed to sit in Final Exams
 Ensure to join the class in time as per time table otherwise absentee will be
marked
 Please Do Not Approach for Marking Presence / Absence at any stage
9 Outcome Based Education (OBE) under Washington Accord

 PLOs and CLOs. Please have a look at THESE

 Reading and Attempting Question CAREFULLY
 OBE and Students Participation
 Clearing CLOs is Mandatory for Award of Degree under Washington Accord 
10 Course Books and Software

 Books
Primarily for Hardware  PIC Microcontroller by Milan Verle
Description
 PIC 16F877A Data Sheet
 Programming 8-Bit Microcontroller in C, by Martin Bates
 MP ASSEMBLER User Guide (for Assembler Software)
 MpLab User Guide
 Proteus Manual / Tutorial
 Software
 Proteus 8
 MpLab 8
11 Course Contents
 Introduction to Microprocessors /Microcontrollers
 Microcontroller Core Features and Architecture
 PIC 16F877A –
 Device Overview – Features and Architecture
 Memory Organization
 Instruction Set Summary
 Input / Output Ports of PIC
 Data EEPROM and Flash Memory
 Timer Modules
 Serial Port Operations
 Capture / Compare / PWM (CCP) Modules
 Analog-to-Digital Converter Module
 Interrupts
12

Introduction to Microprocessors /Microcontrollers

13 Generic Computer System
14 Typical 8086 Based SBC
15 Introduction
 What is a Microprocessor?
16 8086 Microprocessor Architecture
17 Microprocessor vs Microcontroller
18 Microprocessor vs Microcontroller
19 Applications of Microcontrollers
 Embedded Systems that may have Microcontrollers inside:
 Home Appliances
 Toys
 Security Systems
 Remote Controls
 Exercise Equipment
 Copiers / Printers
 Automobile Computer, having ABS, Engine Control, Instrumentations etc.
 Quad Copters
 Video Games, . . .
20 Required Background
 Digital Logic Design Course
 Combinational and Sequential Logics
 Numbers System – Decimal, Binary, Octal, and Hexadecimal Numbers
 Arithmetic involving Different Numbers Systems
 What are Registers, Counters and Memory Elements?

(Please refer to Chapter 5 and 6 of Digital Design by Morris Mano 5th Ed)
21 A Timely Rejoinder!
 Education vs Grooming
 Environment and Atmosphere
 High Morals
 Responsibilities
 Insight to the Future
 Training Youngsters
 Be Helping Hand

 Thanks and Good Luck for the Course 