The Simple As Possible (SAP)

The Simple As Possible (SAP) - 1

The SAP-1 (Simple As Possible) Computer is an 8-bit educational computer built from discrete digital logic components based on the SAP-I architecture. The project demonstrates the fundamental principles of computer architecture by implementing a fully functional processor capable of executing machine language instructions using custom-designed hardware.
* Designed and built an 8-bit computer based on the SAP-I architecture.
* Designed custom printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Fritzing and fabricated them using a CNC machine.
* Assembled and soldered individual hardware modules, including registers, ALU, control unit, memory, and clock circuits.
* Integrated all modules onto a custom motherboard and performed hardware debugging and validation.
* Implemented a 16-byte memory system supporting nine machine language instructions inspired by the Intel 8080 instruction set.
* Tested and verified system functionality through machine language programming and execution.

Technologies
Verilog (Design Concepts), Digital Logic Design, Computer Architecture, PCB Design, Fritzing, CNC Fabrication, Electronics, Soldering, Hardware Debugging

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Team

Dilshani Karunarathna

Nuwan Jaliyagoda

Pasan Tennakoon

Suneth Samarasinghe

Pubudu Premathilake

Wishma Herath

Mohammed Irfan

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