Z80 Microprocessor Teaching Set

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The DT02 teaching set introduces students to Z80 microprocessor applications through a wide range of programming activities. The teaching set includes a Z80 microprocessor trainer, keypad/display module, applications module, power supply unit, assembly language development software, introductory textbook and curriculum manual.

When used in conjunction with a student PC, the curriculum manual is fully compatible with the ClassAct computer-managed learning system. The curriculum manual is divided into a series of chapters. Each chapter covers a specific topic area and provides background theory, practical activities and student assessment questions.

Each chapter is designed around a list of performance objectives. These objectives are used by the ClassAct management system to generate a student competency report.

An instructor’s manual is included, providing solutions to all of the questions and practical activities contained in the curriculum manual. The teaching set is also supported by optional computer aided instruction (CAI) material.

Typical topic areas include:

• Using the SAM Microcomputer
• Introduction to Z80 Programming
• Writing Machine Code programs
• Program Debugging
• Using the Merlin Text Editor
• Introduction to Development Systems
• Addressing Modes
• Negative Binary Numbers
• Programs with Loops
• Further Programs with Loops
• Logical and Test Instructions
• Input and Output Programming.
• Programming the Applications Module
• Stack and Subroutines
• Interrupts

Typical activities include:

• Use the keypad to key in and execute a machine code program
• Produce code for an assembly language program
• Use the Merlin text editor to enter Z80 assembly language programs
• Recognize the operation of the Z80 addressing modes
• Recognize the operation of Z80 16-bit instructions
• Identify the function and operation of Z80 flags: Carry and Zero
• Use Z80 combined decrement and conditional jump instructions
• Write programs which configure the Z80-PIO ports as inputs
• Write programs to produce delays of given durations
• Recognize the principles of interrupt and polled input/output
• Write programs to control the applications module