Embedded Systems

This module aims to give students hands-on experience in interfacing microcontrollers to signals and motor drives, and writing programs to achieve specific objectives in assembler.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module students should:

·         Have a good understanding of the architecture and programming model of the Motorola 68HC08 devices

·         Be able to choose a particular device, integrate it into a system, and write working programmes

·         Be aware of the implications of timing and memory constraints

·         Be aware of the web-based aids for programming these MCUs

·         Appreciate the benefit of simulators, debuggers and emulators

Syllabus

The 68HCO8 family of microcontrollers and supporting hardware and software. Several minor practical exercises and one major application of MCU for a task.

Prerequisites

Students should have some basic understanding of elasticity, standard electronic devices, resistance, capacitance and inductance.