Embedded Systems

Catalog description

The use of computing devices in embedded applications is introduced. Computer organization topics include the functional architecture of microcontrollers, timing and control, memory, serial and parallel I/O ports, and the bus system. Additional topics include peripheral interface control, interrupts, serial communication, and applications. Programs are written and run in assembly language or higher-level languages. This course presumes and introductory-level understanding of structured programming techniques. 3 Lecture hours and 2 Lab hours. Prerequisite: EG 110 or EE 200 or CS 140 or CYBR 210.