CS-3371-001 Embedded Systems Design

This semester we will cover the engineering design considerations for designing embedded special purpose dedicated computer based systems. We will consider HW and SW tradeoffs for both low cost consumer type products and high end systems such as used in aerospace applications. We will consider cost factors, timing issues, SW time and space issues, I/O optimizations and cost effective solutions. Students will design an embedded system and demonstrate it using SW simulation tools. We will focus on the Microchip PIC16F84 since it is representative of the type of processor used in many low end embedded applications.

• Syllabus in PDF format

• Class calendar PDF

• Statement of Academic Conduct for the College of Engineering

• MicroChip PIC16F84 Data
• MicroChip PIC16F877 Data
• MicroChip PIC16F648 Data - This is a really neat part!
• Include file (for reference only)
• Example code LEDBlinker.asm
• Example PIC16F84 demo code using Timer Interrupt
• Balloon Beacon/Camera Payload Flight Controller Code Example July 26, 2005 version.
• Example PIC16F877 demo code using A/D convertor
• Microchip A/D step by step - pdf slides
• Assignment 1 Due Thursday June 8th by 5:00 pm
• Assignment 2 Due Monday June 19th by 10:00 pm
• Example Detail Spec - Yours is due in hardcopy form at beginning of class Tuesday June 13, 2005
• Final Project and Documentation Guidelines - Demos and Docs Due no later than 12:00 noon Thurs June 29th
• Cost versus Complexity in the Design of an Embedded System Consumer Product: A Case Study
• Article link "Fighting the War on Chip Obsolescence"