Course detail

Microprocessor Techniques and Embedded Systems

FEKT-CMPTAcad. year: 2011/2012

Block structure of 8-bit microcontrollers, basic architectures used in microprocessor technique. Arithmetic unit. Instruction set. Programming of microcontrollers in assembly language. Subroutines, interrupts. Programming in C language. Auxiliary circuits and basic peripheries of microcontrollers. LCD display. Processing of analog signals by A/D convertor and comparator. Serial communication: UART, I2C, USB, wireless communication. Semiconductor memories of ROM and RAM types. Negative and real numbers representation in microprocessor techniques. Increasing of microcontrollers performance. 32-bit processors, ARM, cache memory, DMA. Parallel systems. Architecture of digital signal processors (DSP). Implementation of digital algorithms. DSP programming in assembly language and linear assembler.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Tomáš Frýza, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Radio Electronics (UREL)

Offered to foreign students

Of all faculties

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Theoretical and practical knowledge of using 8-bit microcontrolers and digital signal processors TMS320C6713. Programming of AVR microcontrollers and digital signal processors TMS320C6713.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the secondary school education 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

To obtain the credit, all computer exercises must be passed. Written tests are optional. Final exam is written.

Course curriculum

Lectures:
1. Block structure of microcontrollers.
2. Instruction set.
3. Programming of microcontrollers.
4. Communication via address, data and control bus.
5. Programming in C language.
6. Display devices, analog signal conversion.
7. Serial communication.
8. Introduction to digital signal processors.
9. DSP programming in assembly and in linear assembly language.
10. Semiconductor memories.
11. Increasing of processors' performance.
12. 16- and 32-bit microprocessors.
13. Digital representation in microprocessor technique.

Computer exercises:
1. Development tool AVR Studio, arithmetic operations.
2. Using of LED diodes, subroutines.
3. Interrupt routines.
4. Internal timer/counter, PWM signal generation.
5. Programming in C language, interrupt routines.
6. Communication with display.
7. Analog signal conversion.
8. Serial communication.
9. Development tool Code Composer Studio.
10. Signal filtration, FIR filter implementation.
11. Discrete Fourier Transform.
12. Combination of C language and linear assembly language.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is a theoretical and practical knowledge of using 8-bit microcontrolers and 32-bit digital signal processors.

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

FRYZA, T. Microprocessor Techniques and Embedded Systems. Lectures [online]. 2011 [cit. 2015-11-24]. Available at eLearning web pages. (EN)

Recommended reading

Atmel Corporation. 8-bit AVR Instruction Set [online]. 2010 [cit. 2013-06-13]. Available: http://www.atmel.com/dyn/resources/prod_documents/doc0856.pdf. (EN)
Atmel Corporation. 8-bit Microcontroller ATmega16 [online]. 2007 [cit. 2013-06-13]. Available: http://www.atmel.com/dyn/resources/prod_documents/doc2466.pdf. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC Bc. Bachelor's

    branch BC-EST , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Tomáš Frýza, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Block structure of 8-bit microcontrollers, basic architectures used in microprocessor technique.
2. Communication via address, data and control bus. Arithmetic unit.
3. Instruction set. Programming of microcontrollers in assembly language.
4. Subroutines, interrupts. Programming in C language.
5. Auxiliary circuits and basic peripheries of microcontrollers. LCD graphic display, touch screen.
6. Processing of analog signals by A/D convertor and comparator.
7. Serial communication: UART, I2C, USB, wireless communication, industrial buses.
8. Semiconductor memories of ROM and RAM types.
9. Negative and real numbers representation in microprocessor techniques. FPU unit.
10. Increasing of microcontrollers performance. 32-bit processors, ARM, cache memory, DMA.
11. Parallel systems. Architecture of digital signal processors (DSP). Programming in C language.
12. Increasing of DSP performance. Source code optimization. Implementation of digital algorithms.
13. DSP programming in assembly language and linear assembler.

Exercise in computer lab

39 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Tomáš Frýza, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Development tool AVR Studio, arithmetic operations.
2. Using of LED diodes, subroutines.
3. Interrupt routines.
4. Pulse Width Modulation PWM.
5. Programming in C language, interrupt routines.
6. Communication with LCD display.
7. Analog signal processing.
8. Serial communication via UART and I2C bus.
9. Development tool Code Composer Studio.
10. Signal filtration, FIR filter implementation.
11. Discrete Fourier Transform.
12. Combination of C language and linear assembly language.