Course detail

Microcontroller Applications

FEKT-NMIAAcad. year: 2011/2012

AVR GCC special functions, AVR bootloader. Using the pointers, arrays, state machine, in processor programming. RTOS. Communication busses usable by microprocessor. Communication with external sensors (pressure, temperature...). Timers/counters, proper time measurement. PWM. LCD character/graphics displays, controllers, usage. Basics of vector graphic. DC motors and stepper motors.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

7

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Zbyněk Fedra, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Radio Electronics (UREL)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Ability to work with microprocessors at advanced level, both HW and SW side.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Student can obtain up to 30 points for activities in computer labs. An individual project is honored by 30 points (maximally), and the final test can be honored by up to 40 points.

Course curriculum

1. AVR GCC special functions, AVR bootloader.
2. Variables (global, local ...), memory placement
3. Using the pointers, arrays, state machine, in processor programming.
4. Functions, calls, function pointers, tables.
5. RTOS
6. Communication busses usable by microprocessor.
7. Communication with external sensors (pressure, temperature...).
8.. Timers/counters, proper time measurement. PWM.
9. LCD character/graphics displays, controllers, usage. Basics of vector graphic.
10. Power down modes.
11. DC motors and stepper motors.
12. Trends in microcontrollers development, 16 and 32 bit processors.
13. External lecture.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Deepen the students' knowledge about microprocessor technique and familiarize them with some advanced periphery and technologies.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

BARNETT, R., O'CULL, L., COX, S. Embedded C Programming and the Atmel AVR, 2e. Thomson Delmar Learning, NY 2007 (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EEKR-MN Master's

    branch MN-EST , 1. year of study, summer semester, optional specialized

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Zbyněk Fedra, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Serial communication (asynchronous / synchronous), interfaces RS232C, RS422, RS485, hardware design
2. Interrupt structures, polled and vectored priority system, interrupt controllers
3. Direct memory access - DMA
4. MCS51 family microcontrollers in detail -continuation- on chip peripherals, derivatives
5. MCS51 cont.: Timer T2 capture / compare, Philips, Atmel, Dallas
6. Serial interface IIC - analyze of application microcomputers in consumer electronic, ordering IIC, communication protocol, addressing.
7. Applications IIC
8. Conception of Motorola processors. 68HCxx families, HC11 family, description of hardware, timing
9. HC11 cont.: Memory structure. Programmer´s model, instruction set.
10. 16-bit microprocessors and microcomputers. Family Philips MCS51XA ...
11. Microcomputers RISC architecture. Microcomputers fy ATMEL (AVR) a fy Microchip. Microcomputer modules of further producers and types.
12. Personal computers - architecture, block description, bus structure.
13. Personal computers cont. , I/O system,

Exercise in computer lab

27 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Zbyněk Fedra, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Arithmetical operations, multiplication.
Real time emulator, emulation with or without emulation chip 8051E, simple example.
Conversion binary number to decimal number. Realization of logical functions.
Work with ports and external interrupt. Debug and tested on test module
Work with timer and internal interrupt. Serial communication. Debug and tested on test module.
Connexion and control real time clock. Design, debug and tested on test module.
Connexion and control LCD display. Design, debug and tested on test module. Test.

The other activities

12 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Zbyněk Fedra, Ph.D.