Course - Microcontrollers and Data Communication - IELEG1041
Microcontrollers and Data Communication
About
About the course
Course content
Microcontrollers
- Programming of microcontrollers in the language of C and Assembly.
- Hardware architecture
- Parallell/serial in/out circuits
- Interrupt and timer/counters
- Analog to Digital Converter (ADC)
- Serial communications
- Power management / Low Power Design (Sustainability)
- Development equipment
- Data sheets
Data Communication
- Concepts, principles, and standards with emphasis on modern Internet technologies.
- Protocols and layered model for communication.
- HTTP and selected applications
- Transport layer: TCP, UDP
- Network layer: IP, routing, IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
- Link layer: MAC, ARP, switching
- Physical layer: signals, encoding, modulation
Learning outcome
Microcontrollers:
Knowledge. The candidate shall have:
- basic knowledge about microcontroller architecture.
- understanding of functioning and technical principles of a modern microcontroller.
- understanding of low-level code (assembly) and how operation codes are stored in program memory.
- knowledge in programming of a microcontroller in C language.
- knowledge of scientific methods and honesty associated with writing a report.
Skills. The candidate can:
- write programs for a microcontroller in C.
- use development equipment for microcontrollers.
General competence. The candidate shall:
- have developed an understanding of the connection between hardware and software.
- understand the connection between low-level and high-level programming.
- present a project work both in writing and orally.
Datacommunication:
Knowledge. The candidate should be able to:
- explain layered model for computer networks.
- explain the main principles of how network communication works and influences networked computing.
- explain a protocol and be able to view it in a general communication context.
- know a range of communication standards for data transmission.
Skills. The candidate should be able to:
- apply the most important computer network standards.
- analyze packet content in network traffic.
General competence. The candidate should be able to:
- evaluate, specify or select a communication solution for a system.
- explain simple problems and technical solutions.
- reflect on ethical questions and sustainability questions related to the topics.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises with guidance. Project.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory exercises
Further on evaluation
Mandatory exercises must be approved to get access to examination.
Course includes mandatory project work in groups that will go into depth in a selected area.
The final grade (A-F) is based on two parts, both of which must be approved:
- Written individual digital exam in Microcontrollers, weight: 50%.
- Written individual digital exam in Data Communication, weight: 50%.
In case of repeated examination after passing the course, the whole course must be repeated.
If one or more partial assessments are not passed, only the individual partial assessment, which has not been passed, must be taken up again.
Re-sit exam is in August. For the re-sit exam the form of the exam might be changed to oral exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Electrical Engineering (BIELEKTRO)
Recommended previous knowledge
- IELEG1040 Computer Circuits and Programming (or similar)
- ELEG1001 Electrical Circuits - Introduction (or similar)
Required previous knowledge
Access to the course requires admission to the study program Bachelor in Electrical Engineering (BIELEKTRO).
Course materials
Course material to be announced at the beginning of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| ELE2131 | 5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| IELET2111 | 5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| IELEG2111 | 5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| IELEG2001 | 2.5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| IELEA2001 | 2.5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| IELET2001 | 2.5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
Subject areas
- Computer and Information Science
- Electronics
- Information Technology and Informatics