Series 260: Microprocessors
Course 262: Input/Output Devices I-User Level
Covers many of the input/output devices that make up a typical computer system. Explores communication-the successful transmission of information between computers-at length. Discusses both the user/machine interface and the machine/machine interface, as well as the various network configurations. Concludes with two "real-world" examples of how microprocessors are connected to I/O devices.
TPC Training Systems is authorized by IACET to offer 0.5 CEUs for this program.
Lesson 1 - Introduction to I/O Devices
Topics:
Digital and analog devices; Interfaces; Keyboards; Mice; Digitizers; Displays; Printers; Plotters; Storage devices; Limit switches; Shaft encoders
Learning Objectives:
- State the function of input/output (I/O) devices.
- Contrast digital and analog I/O devices.
- Describe three different types of input devices that are used by operators for entering data and commands into a computer.
- Describe three different types of output display devices.
- Compare floppy disk and hard disk mass storage.
- Explain the difference between binary and Gray code.
Lesson 2 - Communication Systems
Topics:
Serial/parallel communication; Frequency and phase modulation; Half- and full-duplex operation; Local data systems; LANs and configurations
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the differences between serial and parallel communication.
- Explain how microcomputer systems communicate.
- Discuss two different kinds of modulation used in data communication.
- Define the term network as it is applied to microcomputer systems.
- Describe the components that make up a network.
- Identify several different LAN configurations.
Lesson 3 - User/Machine Interface
Topics:
Data transmission standards; Monitors, keyboards, and encoders; USART; Character generator; CRT; Graphics; Monitor accessories
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss ASCII code and the related data transmission standards.
- Identify and describe the main components of a display monitor system.
- Explain how information is displayed on a computer screen.
- Identify several accessories that can be used with a display monitor system.
Lesson 4 - Networks
Topics:
Distributed processing; LAN accessing techniques and topologies; Data packets; Broadband and baseband systems; Ethernet
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the evolution of computer networks.
- Explain the term distributed processing.
- Describe the local area network (LAN) concept.
- Explain the differences between the two LAN accessing techniques, and between the two LAN topologies, discussed in this Lesson.
Lesson 5 - Specific System Applications
Topics:
Application I/O; Small-scale dedicated controller example; General-purpose business system example; System requirements; Software
Learning Objectives:
- Describe two methods used by microprocessors to access I/O devices.
- Discuss the different functions of a small-scale, dedicated microcomputer.
- List some of the functions of a general-purpose business microcomputer.
- Explain how hardware is selected for a small-scale, dedicated system.
- Identify some of the tasks that the software used with a typical general-purpose business microcomputer must be able to accomplish.
