Prerequisites
Both:
- PHY 2048(C) with min grade of C
- COP 2006 with min grade of C
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the basic microcontroller functionality and how it's used in embedded systems.
- Be able to write assembly language code for the ATMEL AVR family of microcontrollers.
- Be able to program the various microcontroller features such as hardware interrupts, timers, I/O ports and serial communications.
- Be able to design circuitry using simple electronics such as using resisters, capacitors, transistors, diodes, relays, and a power supply in the context of embedded systems.
Topics Covered
- Computer Architecture and AVR MCU
- Number systems, Binary Arithmetic & Signed Numbers
- Basic AVR Assembly Programming
- Conditional Branching (if and loops), Time Delays
- DC Circuits and Components
- AVR I/O Programming
- Advanced AVR Programming
- AVR Timer Programming
- AVR Interrupt Programming
- Various Topics: Analog and Digital Sensors, Motors, PWM, SPI, etc.
