Microcontroller structure and architecture, low-level communication protocols, sensors, and concepts of measurement theory. Introduction to embedded system development, microcontroller resource allocation, C language programming, interrupt handlers, real-time operation, timing and basic communication interfaces. Principles of instrumentation common to engineering such as temperature, pressure, velocity, strains, and flow measurements. Basic concepts of measurement theory including signal and uncertainty analysis. Basic concepts of motor control. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week.
Credits
4
Lab Fee
Lab Fee 10 ($210)
Terms Offered
FALL
Prerequisites
Admitted to the School of Engineering and Physics.