PHYS 402 - Microcontroller Systems and Computer Interfacing

Units: 4

Introduces the design and use of digital computer interfaces, including serial, parallel, USB, and synchronous and asynchronous interfaces. The laboratory provides hands-on experience in computer interfacing through integrated circuits, sensors, and microcontrollers. Includes the operation, application, and use of different communication protocols for microcontrollers.
Three hours of lecture. Three hours of laboratory. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: PHYS 302. Cross-listed: PHYS 402, CE 402 , and EE 402 are cross-listed. Students may receive credit for only one of these courses.

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 301 or EE 301 or CE 301 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).