Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to:
- explain the difference between low-level and high-level programmed microcontroller-based systems
- define the need for register configuration based on application
- define the need for Interrupt functionality based on application
- describe the advantages and disadvantages of microcontroller-based systems based on application
- create interactive microcontroller-based applications
- optimize performance using interrupt routines
- use, describe and visualize facts from existing reference documents
- communicate with external equipment
- perform relevant choices of methodology in the design of application
- justify the choice of program and register structure
- select relevant technology based on application

Content

The structure of the microprocontroller
Low level programming at binary level and interrupt functions:
- timer control
- A/D conversion
- communication
C programming and interrupt functions:
- clock control
- A/D conversion
- communication
- signal synthesis
- analysis of signals

Location and time

Period 3-4 (w. 1-13)
Wolffskavägen 33

Materials

Course compendium
Supplementary material
Reference document (Atmega644P)

Teaching methods

Lectures/Supervised teaching
Laboratory
Self studies

Exam schedules

Course examination 1 week after completion of the course.
The course examination consists of submitted portfolio documentation and a test.

Completion alternatives

No alternative methods of performance. Requires presence due to access to laboratory equipment.

Student workload

The laboratory tasks and their documentation is carried out in class and outside lecture hours.

Content scheduling

w. 1-13

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Possesses basic knowledge of the microcontroller and its function and structure
Possesses basic knowledge of low level and C programming in microcontroller environments

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Is well acquainted with the function and structure of microprocessors
Have a good knowledge of how to program microcontroller-based systems
Is well acquainted with the use of interrupted routines

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Has excellent insight into the function and structure of microprocessors
Can independently make advanced applications for microcontroller-based systems
Recognizes the importance of the reference documentation and possesses the ability to create functionality with its help
Includes innovative solutions in the course portfolio

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is assessed according to the results of the laboratory assignment and associated documentation as well as the result of the test.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Less than 40% of the course credits.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

40% - 63% of the course credits.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

64% - 87% of the course credits.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

At least 88% of the course credits.

Qualifications

Digitalteknik (Digital technology)
Grunderna i programmering (Programming basics)