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Labs for second year ECE243 Computer Organization.

Labs for ECE243

Lab 1 - Introduction to Processors

• Part 1: Complete the code for the processor
• Part 2: Connect a memory module and a counter to the processor

Lab 2 - Enhanced Processor

• Part 3: Augment the code to include "ld", "st" and "and".
• Part 4: Improve the processor to write data to the hex display.
• Part 5: Augment the code to include "b{cond}".
• Part 6: Display a counter on the LEDs using the processor.

Lab 3 - Using an ARM Cortex A9 System

• Part 1: Set up your first Monitor Program project.
• Part 2: Implement a program tha finds the largest number in a list.
• Part 3: Implement the task in Part 2 using a subroutine.

Lab 4 - Using Logic Instructions with the ARM Processor

• Part 1: Program that counts the longest string of 1’s in a word.
• Part 2: Implement the task in Part 1 using a subroutine.
• Part 3: Program that counts the longest string of 1s, 0s and alternating 1s and 0s in a word.

Lab 5 - Using Input/Output Devices

• Part 1: Program that displays a decimal digit on the hex display.
• Part 2: Program that displays a two-digit decimal counter on the hex display.
• Part 3: Implement the task in Part 2 using the hardware timer.
• Part 4: Program that implements a real-time clock on the hex display.

Lab 6 - Using Interrupts with Assembly

• Part 1: Program that shows on the hex display which key was pressed.
• Part 2: Display the value of a counter to the leds, using the keys to stop and start increments.
• Part 3: Implement the task in Part 2 but include option for speed adjustment.
• Part 4: Program that implements a stopwatch on the hex display.

Lab 7 - Introduction to Graphics and Animation

• Part 1: Program in C that draws 4 lines to the screen.
• Part 2: Program that moves a horizontal ine up and down the screen.
• Part 3: Animation of eight small filled rectangles on the screen that appear to be moving continuously and “bouncing” off the edges of the screen.