Unit 1. introduction

Unit 1
Contents
• Introduction to Microprocessor
• Components of a Microprocessor: Registers, ALU and control & timing
• System bus (data, address and control bus)
• Microprocessor systems with bus organization

Introduction
• A microprocessor is a general purpose programmable logic device.
• A thorough understanding of the microprocessor demands concept and
skills from two different disciplines: -
• Hardware concept from electronics
• Programming skills from computer science
• Microprocessor systems are discussed in terms of four components: -
• Microprocessor
• Memory
• Input
• Output
and their communications

Background:
Bit- a binary digit, 0 or 1.
Byte- A group of 8-bits.
Nibble- a group of 4 bits.
Word – A group of bits used for special purpose, foe e.g. a 4-bit computer may have word of 4-bits.
Instruction – A command in binary that is recognized and executed by a computer to accomplish a task.
Program – A set of instruction in a sequential order to accomplish a given task.
Machine language - Binary medium of communication.
Low level language – A medium of communication that is machine dependent or specific to the computer. The machine
and assembly language are low level language. Programs written in those languages are not transferable.
High level language – it is independent to the given computer. Programs are written in English like words that can be
executed on a machine using a translator.
Compiler – A program that translates the high level language into low level/machine language. A compiler reads source
code, translates it into the machine language, called object code.
Interpreter – It translates English like statement of high level language into machine language of computer. It translates
one line at a time from the source code to object code.
Process: a series of actions or steps taken to achieve an end result.
Processor: a machine that completes process.
IC: multi-function circuit are combined in a single chip.

Microprocessor:
Arithmetic and logic unit(ALU), Control Unit(CU), and registers integrated
into a single chip using LSI and VLSI technique, then the resulting processor
is known as Microprocessor unit(MU) or simply Microprocessor.
 It is a multipurpose, programmable, clock-driven, register-based electronic
device that reads binary instruction from a storage device (called
memory), accepts binary as input and processes data according to those
instructions and provides result as output.
 Each MP communicates and operates in the binary number 0 and 1, called
bits.
 Each MP has fixed sets of instructions in the form of binary pattern called a
machine language.
 Generally, one or more microprocessor serves typically as a CPU.

Applications
• Test instruments
• Communications
• Computer
• Industries
• Aerospace

Basic characteristics
• Instruction set: total no of instructions that a Microprocessor can
handle.
• Bandwidth: the total no of bits processed in a single system. E.g.: 32
bit (x86), 64 bit (x64).
• Clock speed: No of instructions that processor can execute per
second. Unit of clock speed is MIPS (Millions Of Instructions per
seconds).

Evolution of Microprocessor (Intel Series)

Microcomputer
• It is a computer with a CPU as a MP designed for personal use.
• It contains MP, memory and I/O unit.
• It is smaller than mainframe and minicomputer.
Microcontroller
• Microprocessor that is embedded into a larger system for controlling purpose.
• It is a small single chip computer or single IC containing MP, memory and
programmable I/O peripherals.
• E.g. 89c51 microcontroller
• 8051 processor
• 128X8 bit RAM
• 4 KB flash memory.
Q. Distinguish between microprocessor and microcontroller.

Basic Block Diagram of a computer:
• Traditional
• with four components such as
• memory,
• input,
• output and
• central processing unit (CPU)
which consists of arithmetic logic unit
(ALU) and control unit (CU).
Input
Arithmetic/Logic
Unit (ALU)
Control Unit
Memory
Output
CPU
Fig: Traditional block diagram of a computer

• Around late 1960s,
traditional block diagram
was replaced with computers
having microprocessor as CPU
which is known as microcomputers.
• CPU was designed using
integrated circuits (IC) technology
which provides the possibility to build the CPU on a single chip.
Input
Microprocessor
as CPU
Memory
Output
Fig: Block Diagram of a computer
with the microprocessor as CPU

Organization of Microprocessor Based System
1. Microprocessor (MP):
The microprocessor unit can be divided into three segments:
i. ALU
• This unit performs all arithmetic and logical operations
as specified by instruction set; and produces output.
• The results of addition, subtraction, and logical
operations (AND, OR, XOR etc.) are stored in the registers
or in memory unit or sent to output unit.
ii. Register unit
• Consists of various registers.
• Used for temporary storage of data during execution of program and are accessible to user with the help of
instruction.
iii. CU
• Controls the operations of different instructions.
• Provides necessary timing and control signals to all the operations in the MP and peripherals including memory.
input output
System bus
ALU Register
Array
Control unit
ROM RAM
Microprocessor
Memory

2. Memory
• Stores binary information such as instruction and data, and provide this information to MP when
required.
• To execute programs, the MP reads data and instructions from memory and performs the computing
operations.
• ROM is used to store the program and data which need not to be modified.
• RAM is used to store the program and data that can be rewrite and modified frequently as per the
requirement.
3. System bus
• The system bus is a communication path between MP and peripherals.
• It is used to carry data, address and control signals.
• It consists:
• Data bus: carries data
• Address bus: carries address
• Control bus: carries control signals
4. I/O bus
• Input unit is used to input instruction or data to the MP externally.
• Output unit is used to carry out the information from the MP unit.

Bus Organization
Memory Input Unit Out-Put unit
Control Bus
MPU
(Micro Processor
Unit)
Address Bus
Data Bus
Fig: Typical Block diagram of Bus Organization of 8085 Microprocessor

Address Bus:
 It is a unidirectional bus (single ended), consists of 16, 20, 24, 32, 64 parallel lines.
 MPU sends address of memory or I/O to operate.
 Number of bits in address bus determines maximum memory size that a MP can address.
 No. of memory location =2^ no of bits of address bus
 For 16 bit = 2^16 =65536
Data Bus:
 It is a bidirectional bus, consists of 8, 16 or 32 parallel lines.
 Used to carry data to and from the memory and peripheral devices.
 The bits in a data bus determine the speed and maximum data flow of a processor at
given constant clock speed.
 Many devices are connected to the data bus but only one operates at a time.
 Devices connected to the data bus through Tri-State Buffer can be disabled if not in use.
 E.g.: 8-bit data bus, 16-bit data is to be carries, should be done in two cycle.

Control Bus:
 Consist of 4 to 10 parallel lines.
 Use to control the access to and the use of data and address bus.
 Transmit both command and timing signals.
 Command specifies the operation to be done.
 Timing indicates the validity of data and address information.
 Control bus is connected to each and every component of the system.
 E.g.: memory read/ write, I/O read/write, Bus request, Bus grant etc.

Von Neumann machine and Harvard architecture
Main
memory
ALU
PCU
I/o
equipment
Fig: Von Neumann Architecture
Q. What is stored program concept? How this lead to the evolution of modern computers?

Program Memory CPU
Data Memory
Program Memory Data bus
Program memory Address bus
Data Memory data bus
Data Memory Address bus
Fig: Harvard Architecture

Unit 1. introduction

More Related Content

What's hot (20)

Similar to Unit 1. introduction (20)

Recently uploaded (20)

Unit 1. introduction