Course detail
PC systems
FEKT-CSPCAcad. year: 2019/2020
The course is oriented constructionally, inform with structure I/O devices.
Supervisor
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Basic knowledge of PC hardware, rules of construction and I/O devices control.
Prerequisites
The subject knowledge on the secondary school level is required.
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
MUELLER S. Personal Computer. Computer Press, 2001. 869 p. ISBN 80-7226-470-2. (EN)
BUDRUK S. PCI Express System Architecture. MindShare, Inc., 2013 1280 p. ISBN 13: 978-0-321-15630-3. (EN)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Techning methods include lectures and practical laboratories. Students have to participate on single project during the course.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Requirements for completion of the course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.
Language of instruction
English
Work placements
Not applicable.
Course curriculum
1. Introduction – course definition, examples.
2. Gate arrays.
3. Personal computer periferies.
4. Buses (ISA, PCI].
5. Buses (PCI, proprietary buses).
6. HDL I (ABEL, VHDL).
7. HDL II (VHDL examples).
8. Signal processors - introduction.
9. Signal processors - instruction set DSP.
10. Signal processors - DSP/PC communication.
11. Highspeed communication (DDR, LVDS, ExpressPCI).
12. Dynamic memory DDR SDRAM.
13. Optics fiber communication (1G Ethernet, 10G Ethernet).
Aims
The aim of the course is to inform students about PC construction on programmer level. The course allows to understand PC function as a control computer in technology processes.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.