Microcontroller Interfacing and Applications

Course aim

To select, program and evaluate appropriate microcontrollers, sensors and drivers for a range of engineering applications and develop competency in the use of microcontroller based development tools.

Course content

C-language programming, Addressing modes, IO, Timers, Interrupts, ADC, PWM, UART, I2C and SPI communication, and Switching loads. 

Textbook(s)

Muhammad Ali Mazdi, Sarmad Naimi and Sepher Naimi 2011, the avr microcontroller and embedded systems using assembly and C, 1, Prentice Hall, United States of America

Prerequisite(s)

Students who have not completed the pre-requisite courses must be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge in digital circuits and C programming.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Reflection, Skills demonstration, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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