Jul 06, 2025  
Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026
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ECSE 4770 - Computer Hardware Design


Digital design methodologies including timing chain and counter based “hardwired” microprogram design, modules, and modular design. The course bridges LSI and MSI design treating microprocessors, and I/O interfacing. Bus protocol standards, interrupts, direct memory access, priority arbitration, asynchronous timing, and overlap or double buffering. Specific examples of design include controllers for disks, cassettes, video systems, and stepping motors. Course includes a laboratory with access to FPGAs and microprocessors.

Prerequisite: ECSE 2610 

When Offered: FALL TERM ANNUALLY

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 3

Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 5 contact hours



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