Study Guide

Objective

The aim of the course is for the student to gain basic knowledge of the creation of microcontroller-controlled systems.

Content

The structure of the microprocontroller
Low level programming at binary level and interrupt functions:
- timer control
- A/D conversion
- communication

Location and time

Period 3 (v. 13-18)
Wolffskavägen 33

Materials

Course compendium
Supplementary material
Reference document (ATmega644P)

Teaching methods

Lectures/Supervised teaching
Laboratory
Self studies

Exam schedules

Course examination one week after completion of the course.
The course examination consists of submitted portfolio documentation.

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. 13-18

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 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 assignments

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is assessed according to the results of the laboratory assignment and associated documentation.

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

Digital logic basics
Practical Boolean control