Introduction to Embedded Systems
Introducing students to the hardware components of embedded systems, such as microcontrollers, memory, and peripherals. In addition, the students will be introduced to the software components of embedded systems, such as programming languages, operating systems, and compilers.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the fundamental concepts of embedded systems
- Recognise the different communication protocols and peripherals applicable to embedded systems
- Design a simple embedded system
- Apply basic software and hardware skills for embedded systems
- Evaluate the performance of basic embedded systems
Course Agenda
Day 1: Understanding Embedded Systems Fundamentals
Morning Session
- Definition and characteristics of Embedded Systems
- Applications of Embedded Systems
- Essential Components: hardware components of embedded systems
Afternoon Session
- Essential Components: software components
- Programming Languages in Embedded Systems
- Hands-On Lab: Initial Setup for Texas Instruments C2000 Delfino MCU F28379D LaunchPad development kit.
- Hands-On Lab: Blinking LED
- Q&A and Discussion
- Essential Microcontroller Peripherals for Power Electronics Machines and Drives (PEMD) applications
- Analogue to Digital Converter in microcontrollers
- Hands-on Lab 1/ADC Interface on a Microcontroller for voltage measurements
- Q&A and Discussion
- Pulse Width Modulation in microcontrollers
- Hands-on Lab 2/PWM generation on a Microcontroller
- Practical Applications of PWM/ DC motor control
- Hands-on Lab 3/DC Motor Control using PWM.
- Q&A and Discussion
- Conclusions
Day 2: Essential Microcontroller Peripherals theory and applications
Morning Session
Afternoon Session
For more information on this course, please contact llahub@newcastle.ac.uk or enquire here
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