Course detail
Hardware and Microprocessor Technique
FSI-VHT Acad. year: 2022/2023 Winter semester
The course is focused on acquiring basic knowledge of computer hardware. Emphasis is placed on the principle of operation and implementation of computers and peripheral devices and methods of communication between them. Students will learn to solve basic tasks from uP technology (I/O control, servo motor control, reading data from sensors, etc.) on practical examples using development kits.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
4
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Ability to design and implement a suitable computer configuration and create the necessary software according to the requirements of the application.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge from mathematics and physics and C programming are required.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Active participation and the development of a simple microprocessor programs. Final project.
Aims
Gaining an overview of the hardware of computers and peripherals. Acquisition of practical knowledge and skills related to the choice of microcomputer, its configuration, selection of suitable peripheral devices and also microprocessor programming.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Solving an extra assignment can compensate absence.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme B-STR-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
specialization AIŘ: Applied Computer Science and Control, compulsory
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hours, optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Binary data representation, number systems, bit operations.
2. An introduction to computer architecture and assembler programming.
3.-4. Passive and active electronic components, analog and digital circuits.
5. Digital ICs technologies (TTL, CMOS), combinational logic circuits.
6. Sequential logic circuits, flip-flops.
7. Memories. Bus, interrupt system, DMA.
8. I/O circuits, parallel and serial input, UART.
9. Counters, timers. A/D and D/A converters.
10. Communication interface (V24, USB, CAN, I2C).
11. Peripheral devices – display units, printers, cameras, external memories.
12. Signal processors, programmable gate arrays.
13. Modern trends in hardware and microprocessor technology.
Laboratory exercise
14 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Working with computer technology, electronics and measuring instruments.
2. Electronic circuits with discrete components.
3. Using of digital integrated circuits.
4. A/D and D/A converters.
5. Programming of microprocessor systems – configuration, digital inputs and outputs.
6. Programming of microprocessor systems – D/A, A/D converters, PWM.
7. Microprocessor system programming – stepper and DC motor control.
Computer-assisted exercise
12 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1., 2. Assembler programming.
3., 4. ANSI C programming language.
5. Python programming language.
6. Defense of semester projects.