Application of Embedded Systems in Mechatronics (FSI-REV)

Academic year 2019/2020
Supervisor: doc. Ing. Robert Grepl, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚMTMB all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
* Intensive introduction to C programming language and algotithmization in a resource-constrained environment.
* MCU architecture overview and operation of peripherals
* Practical experience with application development on a particular hardware (dsPIC33 family)
Learning outcomes and competences:
The students obtain theoreticall knowledge in the field of embedded systems applications, especially related to the architecture, methods of algorithmization and the best practice.
After passing this course, the students are able to deal with simple assignments in mechatronics independently, i.e. to analyse the problem, to propose a suitable solution and to implement it.
Prerequisites:
* Basic English for reading documentation and study materials
* Basic knowledge of algorithmization
* Basic knowledge of electronics' principles
Course contents:
Students will get familiar with fundamental concepts of the design and the development of the embedded systems, especially the architecture of embedded devices, principles of peripherals' operation and algorithmization in a resource-constrained environment.

The lectures cover theoreticall aspects, the seminars comprises a practice in C language programming and algorithmization. The laboratory part covers a work with the development kits (dsPIC33-family controller).
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures. Teaching is suplemented by practical laboratory work.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
There will be a series of assignments during the laboratory work to be elaborated individually (about 2_4). Within the final examination, an on-site elaboration of an assignment – a realization of a simple application - will be required. In all cases, especially the fulfillment of a functional requirements and the quality of the realization are the evaluation criteria.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Attendance at practical training is obligatory. Attendance at exercises is checked.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
    Laboratory exercise  13 × 1 hrs. compulsory                  
    Computer-assisted exercise  13 × 1 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture * Introduction to C programming language
* Advanced structures in C
* Compiler, preprocesor, linker
* C standard library
* Advanced date structures
* Signal controller architecture
* dsPIC33 platform
* Registry-driven peripherals
* Serial communication interfaces - UART, SPI, I2C
* Analog peripherals
* C30 compiler, standard libraries
    Laboratory exercise * UART interface
* I2C interfaces
* Analog-to-digital conversion
* Quadrature encoder
* Individual projects
    Computer-assisted exercise * C basics, functions
* Pointers, structures
* Libraries, separate compilation
* Parallel input/output
* Timers
* Interrupts
* Pulse-width modulation (PWM)
* Dynamically mapped I/O
Literature - fundamental:
1. Algorithms: Fundamental Techniques. Dostupne online: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Algorithms
2. Embedded Systems: Building and Programming Embedded Devices. Dostupne online: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Embedded_Systems
3. Microchip Technology, Inc.: Dokumentace dsPIC33fj128mc804. Dostupne online: http://www.microchip.com/wwwproducts/Devices.aspx?dDocName=en532303
Literature - recommended:
1. Herout, P.: Učebnice jazyka C
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B3A-P full-time study B-MET Mechatronics -- GCr 5 Compulsory 1 2 S