Embedded Systems

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This course covers the study and operation of embedded computer systems which include a microcomputer with mechanical, chemical, and electrical devices attached to it. Such systems are programmed for a specific purpose and package up as a complete system. The class is enabled by the utilization of the TI MSP432 ARM Cortex-M based microcontroller. The class is mainly focused on the programming and implementation of C based programs (with some assembly language as necessary) with the microcontroller. Topics covered in this course are Introduction to Computing, C for Embedded Systems, Input/output Programming, LCD and Keyboard interfacing, UART Serial Port Programming, Timer Programming, Interrupt and Exception Programming, ADC, DAC, and Sensor Interfacing, SPI Protocol and DAC interfacing, I2C Protocol and RTC Interfacing, and several Motors/Actuators interfacing.