Course: Microprocessor Technology

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Course title Microprocessor Technology
Course code KERS/BMITE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Matoušek David, Ing. Bc. Ph.D.
  • Roleček Jiří, Ing.
Course content
Boolean algebra, logic gates. Sequential logic circuits, registers, memories. Representing Numbers on a Computer. Computer Architectures. AVR architecture, addressing modes, instruction set overview. I / O ports. Basic peripheral circuits. LCD and their control. Operation of digital inputs, matrix keyboard, rotary switch. Interrupts and external interrupt inputs. Counters / timers and their use. Converters (A / D, D / A, converters of physical quantities). USART, SPI, TWI units. SPI and I2C integrated circuits.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Laboratory work
  • Participation in classes - 65 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 65 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an exam - 50 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course is focused on the principles of microprocessor technology including the practical use of microcontrollers Atmel AVR. The main goal is to manage the built-in units of these microcontrollers and to create more extensive applications.
Students will acquire a basic overview of digital and microprocessor technology, will understand basic peripheral circuits and their control. He is able to implement basic applications of microprocessor control himself.
Prerequisites
completion of courses Fundamentals of Electronics, Algorithms

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination

Exam prerequisites: Attendance to exercises, credit test. Examination conditions: The exam consists of a written and an oral part. In particular, the examiner evaluates the degree of understanding of the substance and the ability to apply knowledge.
Recommended literature
  • AVR Instruction Set reference manual.
  • Katalogový list Atmel ATmega644.
  • MATOUŠEK, David. Aplikace mikrokontrolérů ATmega644. Praha, 2013. ISBN 978-80-7300-492-7.


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