AKTU Microprocessor and Embedded Systems (MNRB601) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech Minor Degree in Robotics

Course Objective: This course aims to teach the detailed functioning of microprocessors and the role of embedded systems in a robotic system.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Embedded Systems and microcomputers: Introduction to

Embedded Systems, Embedded System Applications, Block diagram of embedded systems, Trends in Embedded Industry, Basic Embedded System Models, Embedded System development cycle, Challenges for Embedded System Design, Evolution of computing systems and applications. Basic Computer architecture: Von-Neumann and Harvard Architecture. Basics on Computer organizations. Computing performance, Throughput and Latency, Basic high performance CPU architectures, Microcomputer applications to Embedded systems and Mechatronics.

Module 2: Microprocessor: 8086 Microprocessor and its Internal Architecture, Pin

Configuration and their functions, Mode of Operation, Introduction to I/O and Memory, Timing Diagrams, Introduction to Interrupts. Introduction to C language, Instruction format, C language programming format, Addressing mode, Instruction Sets, Programming 8086 microprocessor.

Module 3: Microprocessor Interfacing: Introduction to interfacing, Memory Interfacing,

Programmable Peripheral Interfacing, Programmable I/O, Programmable Interrupt Controller, Programmable Timers, Programmable DMA Controller, Programmable Key Board Controller, Data acquisition Interfacing: ADC, DAC, Serial and parallel data Communication interfacing. Microcontroller: Introduction to Microcontroller and its families, Criteria for Choosing Microcontroller. Microcontroller Architecture, Programming model, addressing modes, Instruction sets, Assembly and C programming for Microcontroller, I/O programming using assembly and C language, Interrupt Controller, I/O interfacing, Timers, Real Time Clock, Serial and parallel Communication protocols, SPI Controllers. LCD Controller.

Module 4: Microcontroller Interfacing: Introduction to Microcontroller Interfacing and

applications: case studies: Display Devices, controllers and Drivers for DC, Servo and Stepper Motor.

Module 5: Introduction to Advanced Embedded Processor and Software: ARM

Processor, Unified Model Language (UML), Embedded OS, Real Time Operating System (RTOS), Embedded C.

Module 6: Microprocessor and Embedded System Laboratories: Basic C language

programming implementation on Microprocessor and Microcontroller. Interfacing Displays, Key boards and sensors with Microprocessors and Microcontrollers, Data Acquisition using Microprocessor and Microcontroller, Implementation of Controlling schemes for DC, Servo, Stepper motor using C programming in microprocessors and Microcontrollers.

Text Books

1. K. V. Shibu, Introduction to Embedded Systems, McGRAW Hill Publications (2009).
2. Raj Kamal, Embedded Systems, TATA McGRAW Hill Publications (2003).
3. M. Morris Mano, Computer System Architecture, 3ed, Pearson Publication, (2007).
4. D. V. Hall, 8086 Microprocessors and Interfacings, TATA McGRAW Hill, (2005).
5. B. B. Brey, The Intel Microprocessors, Prentice Hall Publications, 8th ed, (2018).
6. M. A. Mazidi, R.D. Mckinlay and D. Casey, PIC Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems, Pearson Publications, (2008).
7. M. Predko, Programming and Customizing the PIC Microcontroller, McGRAW Hill Publications. 3ed, (2017).
8. R. Barnett, L. O’Cull and S. Cox, Embedded C Programming and Microchip PIC, Cengage Learning, (2003).

Course Outcomes: After completion of course, students would be able:

1. To prepare block diagrams for any robotic control-hardware design,
2. To choose appropriate flow of embedded systems for a specific application.
3. To Write code for micro controller devices.
4. To use advanced embedded processor and software. *****