Course detail

Microcontroller Applications

FEKT-MMIAAcad. year: 2012/2013

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

Czech

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

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EEKR-M Master's

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

  • Programme EEKR-M1 Master's

    branch M1-EST , 1. year of study, summer semester, optional specialized

  • Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning

    branch ET-CZV , 1. year of study, summer semester, optional specialized

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Zbyněk Fedra, Ph.D.

Syllabus

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.

Exercise in computer lab

39 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Radek Balada
Ing. Zbyněk Fedra, Ph.D.

Syllabus

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.