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Archived Version 2014 - 2015
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Description An embedded system is a special purpose computer system that is designed to carry out a specific task. This module will introduce the student to embedded systems, focusing in particular on microcontroller based embedded systems. The ultimate aim of the module is to provide the student with the hardware and software skills necessary to create microcontroller based embedded systems for use in real world applications. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Describe the operation of a known microcontroller, or a previously unseen microcontroller from the same family, based on an evaluation of the relevant datasheet. 2. Design bespoke, microcontroller based, embedded systems hardware. 3. Develop custom software and algorithms for use in microcontroller based embedded systems. 4. Use optimisation techniques such as lookup tables in order to create more efficient programs. 5. Write hybrid microcontroller programs that combine the benefits of using a high-level language with benefits associated with using assembly language. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Introduction to embedded systemsDefinition of an embedded system, architecture of embedded systems, overview of software development tools used for embedded systems software design.Introduction to microcontrollersMicrocontroller architecture, program counter, pipeline, instruction decoder, file address register, file data register, arithmetic logic unit, status register, working register, program store, data store, instructions, assembly, addressing modes.The PIC16F84A microcontrollerFeatures, internal architecture, the fetch unit, the execute unit, the data store, special function registers, general purpose registers, data input/output, EEPROM, timer.Addressing modes and the instruction setInherent addressing, literal addressing, absolute addressing, file direct addressing, file indirect addressing, bit addressing, movement instructions, arithmetic instructions, clearing/setting instructions, logical and shifting instructions, program counter instructions.Programming examplesArithmetic operations, code conversion.SubroutinesThe stack, the call instruction, subroutine guidelines, lookup tables.InterruptsPolling, interrupt sources, interrupt operation, servicing interrupts, interrupt control.High-level languageCompilation, variables, data types, hybrid C and assembly, handling interrupts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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