Embedded Systems

The course is a substitute for:

Applications of Microprocessors (36AMI)

Lecturer:

Neurčen (gar.), Miroslav Skrbek

Tutor:

Neurčen (gar.), Miroslav Skrbek

Supervisor:

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Synopsis:

The subject is oriented on technologies exploited in embedded microcomputer applications. Topics covered are: modifications of standard programming languages, principles and implementation approaches applied in real-time

kernels, automaton models in real-time program design, fuzzy control and real-time data filtering. Attention is given to debugging and optimising of embedded applications. Practice is oriented on developing abilities in design and implementation of applications based on single-chip microcomputers.

Requirements:

Project completion and presentation.

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Embedded microcomputer systems, single-chip microcontrollers.

2. Processor architecture in current single-chip microcomputer systems.

3. Programming in assembler, libraries.

4. Programming in C, support for specific microcomputer features.

5. Real-time kernels: Synchronising and communication means.

6. Real-time kernels: Scheduling algorithms.

7. Kernels in distributed applications. Use of standard operating systems.

8. Automaton models of execution: Use of finite state machines.

9. Automaton models of execution: Use of Petri nets.

10. Fuzzy technology basics.

11. Fuzzy technology use in programming of control systems.

12. Analog signal processing, method of digital filtering.

13. Debugging tools: hardware and software.

14. Methods of optimising.

Syllabus of tutorials:

1. Introduction, semestral project assignment.

2. Project oriented to 8051/8051XA and AVR lines of single-chip microcomputers.

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12. Presentation and evaluation of results.

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14. Assessment.

Study Objective:

Study materials:

[1] Tabak D., Hintz K.J.: Microcontrollers: Architecture and Programming. McGraw-Hill 1992.

Note:

Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Computer Technology - Software Engineering- structured studies (compulsory elective course)
• Computer Technology - System Programming- structured studies (compulsory elective course)
• Computer Technology - Computer Graphics- structured studies (compulsory elective course)
• Computer Technology - Computer Network and Internet- structured studies (compulsory elective course, compulsory elective course, S4 recommendation)
• Computer Technology - Designing Digital Systems- structured studies (compulsory elective course, compulsory elective course, S4 recommendation)