BIT · Semester II
Microprocessor and Computer Architecture syllabus
Official TU syllabus for Microprocessor and Computer Architecture (BIT151): 10 units, 57 topics. Every unit links to its notes and solved questions.
1
Microprocessor Fundamentals and 8085 Architecture
6 Q- Definition and role of microprocessor
- 8085 microprocessor block diagram and components
- Functional units of 8085
- General categories of microprocessor functions
- Microprocessor based system architecture
2
Instruction Set and Addressing Modes
9 Q- Instruction format and structure
- Instruction types and classification
- Addressing modes in 8085
- Arithmetic instructions with examples
- Instruction cycle and execution time
3
Microoperations and Control Unit Design
14 Q- Microoperations definition and types
- Micro-instructions and microprograms
- Symbolic and binary microprogram representation
- FETCH operation microprogram
- Hardwired control unit design and block diagram
- Microprogrammed control unit design
- Control ROM and mapping table
4
Arithmetic and Logical Operations
7 Q- Arithmetic micro-operations
- Logical micro-operations
- Selective set logical operations
- Binary addition and subtraction of signed magnitude data
- Ones complement and twos complement representation
- Nines complement and tens complement methods
5
Fixed Point Arithmetic Algorithms
7 Q- Booths multiplication algorithm
- Restoring division algorithm
- Binary division process and step by step execution
- Multiplication and division hardware implementation
6
Simple Computer Architecture Models
9 Q- SAP 1 computer components and block diagram
- SAP 1 instruction set
- SAP 1 fetch and execution cycle
- SAP 2 computer features and architecture
- Differences between SAP 1 and SAP 2
- Basic computer instruction format and register organization
7
Pipelining and Instruction Processing
8 Q- Pipelining concept and role in computing
- Four segment instruction pipeline
- Instruction pipeline stages
- Pipelining hazards and solutions
- Arithmetic pipeline with examples
- Performance of pipelined processors
8
Memory Organization and Management
6 Q- Memory hierarchy in computer systems
- Cache memory organization
- Virtual memory concept
- Page replacement algorithms
- Page fault handling
- Memory protection mechanisms
- Magnetic disk storage
9
Input Output and Data Transfer
8 Q- I/O interface functions
- Isolated I/O and memory mapped I/O
- Advantages and disadvantages of I/O methods
- Direct Memory Access (DMA) process
- DMA controller role and operation
10
Computer Architecture Paradigms and 8085 Features
10 Q- RISC and CISC architecture comparison
- Flynns classification of computers
- Flags in 8085 microprocessor
- Flag types and functions
- Multiplexed address bus
- Combinational circuit design for arithmetic operations
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