Subject description
Topics covered in this subject include: computer organisation; central processing unit; memory; input and output devices; instruction sets; machine languages and assembly languages; microcontroller architecture; C programming for microcontrollers; digital input and output; serial communication; interrupt-driven processing; timers; pulse width modulators; analogue-to-digital and digital-to-analogue converters; and electronic sensors.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
ECT8333 - Microcontroller Architecture and Applications
Tutorial enrolment
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Delivery
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Explain the architecture of digital computers and the core components of microcontrollers.
2.
Develop complete embedded systems using microcontrollers and peripheral devices.
3.
Apply C programming and/or assembly programming for microcontroller applications.
4.
Demonstrate appropriate laboratory skills related to microcontrollers and digital hardware.
Assessment details
Pre-Lab Quiz
Laboratory Demonstration
Class Test
Practical Exam
Theory Exam
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.