CP 220 - Peripherals I

Credit Hours: 3

A study of the architecture and functional operation of computer peripherals, terminal interfacing, hard-copy terminals, and video terminals. Emphasis will be placed on the processor/peripheral control dialogue and data transfer.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

disassemble and reassemble computers;
troubleshoot problems using DMMs, oscilloscopes, and schematics;
disassemble and reassemble dot matrix, ink-jet, and laser printers;
troubleshoot CRT monitors including checking high voltage components safely;
display a knowledge of serial data communication; and
display knowledge of the receive and transmit sections of a UART and other high-speed converters.

Prerequisites: CP 120, CP 121, CP 124, CP 125
Concurrent Registration: CP 223
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