Introduction to Embedded Computers

This course demonstrates through hands-on practice the fundamentals of Embedded Computers.

Introduction

• Microprocessor vs Microcontroller
• CISC vs RISC

Overview of Architecture of  “Client Decision”

• Processor Core and Functional Block Diagram
• Description of memory organization
• Overview of ALL SFR’s and their basic functionality

Low-level Programming Concepts

• Addressing Modes
• Instruction Set and Assembly Language (ALP)
• Developing, Building and Debugging ALP’s

Middle Level Programming Concepts

• Cross Compiler
• Embedded C Implementation, prog. * Debugging
• Differences from ASNSI-C
• Memory Models
• Library reference
• Use of #pragma directive
• Functions, Parameter passing and return types

On-Chip Peripherals

• Ports: Input/output
• Timers & Counters
• Interrupts, UART

External Interfaces

• LEDS
• Switches (Momentary type, Toggle type)
• Seven Segment Display: (Normal mode, BCD mode,
• Internal Multiplexing & External Multiplexing)
• LCD (4bit, 8bit, Busy Flag, Custom Character Generation)
• Keypad Matrix

Protocols& Peripherals

• I2C (EEPROM), SPI (EEPROM)
• A/D & D/A Converter
• Stepper motor, DC Motor
• I2C Protocol (RTC:800583,DS1307 ADC:PCF8591, DS1621)
• SPI Protocols (ADC:MCP3001)
• IR Communications (Phillips RC5 Protocol)
• ZIGBEE, GSM, GPS, USB, MMC & SD
• Ethernet MAC, CAN Protocol