Course detail

Microprocessor Techniques and Embedded Systems

FEKT-CMPTAcad. 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

English

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. Control tests are optional. Final exam is written.

Course curriculum

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

Computer exercises:
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.
9. Development tool Code Composer Studio, Fourier Transform.
10. Signal filtration, FIR filter.
11. Video signal processing.
12. Combination of C language and linear assembler.

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-BC Bachelor's

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

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Tomáš Frýza, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Buses. Microcomputers (block structure, function, instruction, program syntax and structure
Microprocessor - block structure, address, data and control bus and control signals.
Programmer's Model, Flags, Instruction set, Assembler.
Connection between main program and subroutine, execution of instruction CAAL, RET. Handling of interrupt request.
Time description of microprocessor operation. Microcomputer block structure in detail. Programmable peripherals.
The memory subsystem, input/output subsystem, (standard and memory mapping).
Connection between microprocessor and surrounding circuitry (HW, SW solution, I/O circuits).
Development system, simulator, in-circuit emulator.
Overview of microprocessor families, methods of performance increase of microprocessors
Single chip microcomputers. MCS51 - architecture, hardware description, Programmer's Model, memory subsystem, Special Function Registers - SFR
MCS51 cont.: On chip peripherals, Instruction set, applications.
Digital Signal Processor - DSP: architecture, features, kernel DSP5603 description, basic units ALU, AGU,CPU, instruction set.
DSP cont.: Development system, applications.

Laboratory exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Tomáš Frýza, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Semiconductor memories in microcomputer technique
Control of lab. microcomputers, subroutines, services
Example: SW implementation of watches
Example: Control of DC engine and speaker
Example: Output unit, generation of analog signals
Example: Work with timer/counter 8254
Work with Development environment EasyAs51
Example: Arithmetical operations (EasyAs51)
Development environment Motorola DSP6307 EVM
Example: Realization of digital filter