Course detail

Microprocessor Techniques and Embedded Systems

FEKT-KMPTAcad. year: 2009/2010

Block structure of 8-bit microcontrollers, basic architecture types used in microprocessor technique. Instruction set. Programming of microcontrollers by assemly language. Subroutines, interrupts. Programming in C language. Communication via address, data and control bus. Auxiliary circuits and basic peripheries of microcontrollers. LCD display. Processing of analog signals by A/D convertor and comparator. Serial communication UART, I2C, IrDA, USB. Semiconductor memories of ROM and RAM types. Negative and real numbers representation in microprocessor techniques. Increasing of microcontrollres performance. 32-bit processors. Parallel systems. Architecture of digital signal processors (DSP). Programming in C language. Increasing of DSP performance. Source code optimization. DSP programming in assembly language and linear assembler.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Tomáš Frýza, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Radio Electronics (UREL)

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, the lcomputer laboratories must be passed. Final exam is written.

Course curriculum

Lectures:
1. Block structure of 8-bit microcontrollers, basic architecture types used in microprocessor technique. Instruction set. Programming of microcontrollers by assemly language. Subroutines, interrupts. Programming in C language.
2. Communication via address, data and control bus. Auxiliary circuits and basic peripheries of microcontrollers. LCD display. Processing of analog signals by A/D convertor and comparator.
3. Serial communication UART, I2C, IrDA, USB. Semiconductor memories of ROM and RAM types. Negative and real numbers representation in microprocessor techniques.
4. Increasing of microcontrollres performance. 32-bit processors. Parallel systems. Architecture of digital signal processors (DSP). Programming in C language. Increasing of DSP performance. Source code optimization. DSP programming in assembly language and linear assembler.

Computer exercises:
1. Development tool AVR Studio, arithmetic operations.
2. Interrupt routines.
3. Programming in C language, interrupt routines.

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

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EEKR-BK Bachelor's

    branch BK-EST , 3. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning

    branch ET-CZV , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Tomáš Frýza, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1) Digital number systems used in microprocessor technique. Basic terms from microprocessor technique.
2) Basic architecture types used in microprocessor technique: von Neumann, Harvard, RISC. Structure, function and properties of different types of semiconductor memories.
3) Microcontrollers instruction set, types of instructions. Program branching, subroutines, interrupts, hardware and software stack. Detailed structure and function of input/output ports, counter, A/D convertor, comparator and watchdog counter.
4) Evaluation tools for different types of microcontrollers (AVR Studio, CodeWarrior, 51). Description and utilization of serial, parallel and USB interface in PC computer. Description and utilization of othres communication protocols such as UART, I2C, IrDA.
5) Architecture of digital signal processors (DSP). Instruction and data paralel processing. Pipelining. Programming of DSP.

Exercise in computer lab

39 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Tomáš Frýza, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1) Introduction of AVR Studio. Arithmetic operations with microcontroler ATmega16. Programming in assembler.
2) Programming in language C. Timer/Counter, external interrupt.