Microcontroller Applications

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An introduction to microcontroller hardware and software focusing on embedded control applications geared towards Internet-of-Things (IoT). Interconnection of components, peripheral devices, bus timing relationships, structured C language programming and other scripting languages, debugging, input/output techniques, and use of PC-based software development tools are studied. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Prerequisite(s): ECET 15901 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- General Education: Technology Course Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of microcontroller busses and the flow of data within a microcontroller system. 2. Develop and demonstrate a C language program to accomplish a given task using a microcontroller. 3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the necessary steps and methods used to interface a microcontroller system to devices such as motors, sensors, displays, etc. 4. Demonstrate the use of interrupts and other advanced concepts related to microcontrollers. 5. Complete the design, development, programming, and testing of an AVR microcontroller-based embedded system. View Class Schedule