Fundamentals of Micro-Controllers and Embedded Systems
A hands-on, video-primary introduction to microcontrollers and embedded systems, focused on AVR programming in C, hardware interfacing, and communication protocols for aspiring mechatronics technicians.
About This Course
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of microcontrollers and embedded systems, covering architecture, programming, hardware interfacing, and communication protocols. It emphasises practical skills in AVR microcontroller programming using the C language, system design, and interfacing with sensors, motors, and displays, aligned with IEEE 830 (software requirements) and ISO/IEC 29119 (testing standards).
The 80-hour, two-week intensive programme includes hands-on PCB design, IC programming, and real-life problem solving. It is designed to equip trainees with foundational to intermediate skills in designing, programming, and interfacing AVR-based embedded systems for real-world applications, adhering to recognised international standards.
Course Content
Introduction to Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems
Understand what microcontrollers are and where they fit. This module compares microprocessors and microcontrollers, explains embedded-system concepts and selection criteria, and introduces the AVR family, its registers, data memory and status register.
AVR Programming and Memory
Program the AVR in C. You will study data-RAM allocation and C data types, code time delays and I/O operations, perform bit manipulations, logic and arithmetic, and understand the reset pin, hardware connection and crystal-oscillator clock source.
System Design and Fuse Bytes
Design a working AVR system. This module covers designing an AVR-based system, the role of fuse bytes and hex-file characteristics, Arduino pin assignments, interrupts versus polling, and serial versus parallel data transfer.
Communication and Interfacing
Connect the microcontroller to the world. You will contrast synchronous and asynchronous and half- and full-duplex communication, define the RS232 standard and AVR serial features, interface an LCD, and use the ADC to read sensors with signal conditioning.
Advanced Interfacing and PWM
Drive real hardware and solve a problem. This module covers interfacing relays, opto-isolators and stepper motors, PWM for DC-motor speed control, the SPI and I2C protocols, and designing, testing and presenting a solution to a real-life problem.
Final Examination
Resources & Further Reading
Assignments
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