Course content

(a) Introduction: microcontrollers, software, programmable logic, peripherals.
(b) Hardware: microcontrollers and systems where microcontrollers are key components or possible solutions in parts of the system. Some relevant components and systems: AVR microcontrollers, FPGA-integrated Power-PC processors, development boards with microcontrollers and FPGAs, chips with microcontrollers.
(c) Hardware programming: Programming for systems with limited resources. Compilers, C and assembler. HW/SW-interaction. Hardcoded/operative systems for microcontroller systems.
(d) Interfaces and peripherals: Methods for accessing external units and potential special hardware resources as well as systems with peripheral processing units.

Learning outcome

The course aims at a practical approach to varied basic knowledge about and experience with use of hardware through software as well as microcontrollers in computers and similar systems.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, group tasks, individual studies. Compulsory assignments, exams and presentations. The course is composed of modules, with each module evaluated through small exams or comprehensive assignments.

Recommended previous knowledge

TDT4160 Computer Fundamentals, or equivalent.

Course materials

Announced at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions