1. Data Protection Card Submit: Assaf Matia Technion Guide: Eran Segev Rafael Guide: Henri Delmar Winter & Spring 2004

2. Project Goal Design small communication & storage card based on common Technologies.

3. Project Requirement Saving parameters in external unit Small, Mobile and Source free unit Simple storage (no file management) Handle communication with different units Receive, Transmit and Storage capabilities Data validation Modification flexibility

4. System Interface Project Ext. Unit Push Buttons LED/LCD Display power Debug Interface

5. Project Block Diagram Data memory Program memory UART x2 DC to DC Processing Unit RX TX V+ V- Hardware Ident. lines Debug Interface Push Buttons & Display

6. Working Rates and Protocols RS-422 full duplex protocol Baud rate of 115,200Kbit/sec or higher (optional) Asynchronous communication System clock frequency  5Mhz

7. Inputs & Outputs Serial channel for communication Debug interface Hardware identification lines Power Operating buttons LEDs and LCD display (optional)

8. Software Structure Handling asynchronous communication External unit identification (hardware&software) Data storage to external/internal flash memory Data validation Handle errors and BIT (TBD)

9. Developing Environments Language: VHDL or C++ HDL Development Tools or Micro controller Development tools MENTOR Graphics

10. Project Stages Semester A Learning main features of programmable chips (ALTERA) Learning main features of micro- controllers Demands characterization of the DPC Programmable chip Vs Micro controller – comparison & decision Learning MENTOR & develop environment Detailed design on evaluation board

11. Project Stages Semester B Card receiving & basic check (communication & storage) Programming micro controller / programmable chip Create communication simulators Integration with simulators Prepare card for final editing If possible - present final card