Learning outcomes

On successful completion of

this unit a learner will:

Assessment criteria for pass

The learner can:

LO1 Understand microprocessorbased

Systems

1.1 compare types of microprocessor device families

1.2 evaluate three typical applications of micro processor based

Systems

LO2 Be able to design software,

write and test programs for a

microprocessor-based

system

2.1 design software to a given specification using a

structured design technique

2.2 write programs to implement designs using an

appropriate computer language

2.3 test software to ensure it meets the given specification

LO3 Be able to design and build

programmable interface

devices

3.1 evaluate and choose programmable interface devices

for a particular situation

3.2 design, build, program and test an interface for an

external device to a microprocessor-based system.