Embedded Systems Design

Catalog description

This course presents the design of embedded systems which integrates microprocessors into digital systems. The course will teach students integration of hardware and software into a complete system. The course will also teach the use and integration of FPGAs using both compiler driven digital design and HDL design tools. Topics will include: hardware interfacing, communication and bus protocols, peripheral systems, embedded and real-time operating systems, real-time constraints, networking, and memory system performance, system integration and testing.