Embedded Systems Design and Laboratory

3 Units

The purpose of this Course and Laboratory is to expose and train the students in modern embedded systems software and hardware design techniques and practices including networking and mobile connectivity. The rationale for the Course and Lab is based on the explosive growth of embedded systems in the industry, specifically industrial automation, aviation, surveillance, medical devices, but also common consumer products. The course topics cover a wide range of material as follows. Microcontroller systems based on the ARM processor. Essential components, memories, busses interfaces. Devices, peripherals, GPIOs, device drivers. Sensors and Actuators, A/D, D/A, DSP. Embedded Linux, kernels, kernel modules, compilers and assemblers. Libraries, and debugging facilities. The Lab will be based on common platforms such as Raspberry pi, Arduino, ARM embed, supported by a network of Linux workstations.