NG2S901 - Configuration and Programming of Embedded Systems 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S901 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Configuration and Programming of Embedded Systems | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Alexandre Oleon | ||
| Module Team: | Sivagunalan Sivanathan, Ben Mehenni, Eurfyl Davies | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To configure and develop embedded systems and to meet real-time constraints by utilising the on-chip off-chip peripherals using the C programming language.
To understand the design challenges surrounding a typical embedded system incorporating user interactions and the effective computational methods to solve engineering problems.
Content Summary
The module content builds on the student's knowledge of C programming and embedded system design for specific targeting hardware applications. Students will be introduced to different forms of embedded design techniques to achieve real-time constrains. To achieve this, the student will be required to understand the microcontroller memory architecture, technical literature and manage onboard peripheral configurations to meet the requirements set out for a real-time system.
Embedded Software Architectures
• The Super loop
• Polling
• Interrupts
Microcontroller’s Memory Map?of peripherals
Using and configuring the Microcontroller’s on board peripherals using C
• Basic I/O
• Interrupts
Interrupt Mechanism
Latency
• Timers
Timer Mode
One Shot
Event Counters
PWM and PPM
• A/D Conversion
Methods
Nyquist Sampling Theorem
Resolution
• D/A Conversion
Resister Ladders R-2R
• Power Saving Modes
Wait/Sleep-states
Software Driver Development for external peripherals
• Simple User Interfaces
• Overcome switch debounce
• Effective use of KeyScan Routines
• Multiplexing techniques to maximise the usage of peripherals
•?Acquisition of sensor measurements
• Real-time constraints
• Firmware debugging techniques
Case studies of designing embedded systems using the on chip and external peripherals listed.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 48 |
| Independent Study | 62 |
| Directed Study | 46 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | The student will be able to design embedded systems by configuring on-chip peripherals using the C programming language. Using the appropriate design approaches to deliver simple and effective embedded application solutions. |
| LO2 | The student will be able to analyse the problems or limitations associated with interfacing to external devices, and where appropriately provide firmware solutions to overcome these challenges. |
Module Requisites
| Code | Title | Requisite Type |
|---|---|---|
| MOD012995 | Programming for Electronics Engineering | pre-requisite |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | Practical design coursework utilising onboard peripherals and external components | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | Assessment to be completed in a specific timescale, which is neither an invigilated examination nor a piece of coursework. To be completed over an extended period. | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |