This unit includes the following topics: (1) hardware—embedded controllers, CPU functionality, function units, structured CPU design, embedded system design, interfacing and integration; (2) instrumentation—sensors, actuators, digital and analogue input/output, motor drivers, shaft encoders, interface standards, standard protocols; and (3) programming—assembly languages, C and interfacing with assembly languages, interrupt handling, timer interrupts, real-time systems, multi-threading, device drivers, data structures, programming techniques. -- Course Website
Instructor: Professor Thomas Braunl
