Embedded systemsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You become familiar with programmable microcontrollers. You understand the difference between analog and digital information in terms of microcontroller interfaces. You can connect different sensors to microcontrollers and fit devices with different voltage levels to controllers. You know how to use the C programming language to gather data from sensors and can save and edit it.

Content

How does a microcontroller work? What is the difference between analog and digital signal processing of controllers? How to convert a real-life phenomenon into information understood by microcontrollers? How do you implement control systems into real technical systems? How do you control power with microcontrollers?

Qualifications

Completing the course requires sufficient basic knowledge of DC circuits

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.