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Embedded Systems

Subject
Subject code LOFY.03.013
Subject name Embedded Systems
Credit points 3 ECTS
Grading method Differentiated assessment (letters)
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2011 CNS
Study year 3
Semester Spring semester
Subject type Mandatory
Specialization Data Communication and Information Processing Equipment
Goal of subject
Aim of the course is to explain of developing and functioning embedded systems including hardware and software. In the labs used ARM processors are commonly too complicated to learn as first microcontroller.
Learning outcomes of the subject
The student who has passed the course:
* knows main principles of embedded hardware and software;
* is able to develop hardware and software for simple embedded systems;
* knows problems of time-critical systems;
* knows architecture and programming of the ARM Cortex processors;
* knows how to use simple sensors and actuators.
Subject course description
A course gives overview of embedded computer systems - hardware and software developing and functioning. Topics covered: history of embedded systems; microcontrollers; embedded programming; real-time operating systems; economy embedded systems; design of safe systems; hardware and software co-design.
Required subjects
MTAT.03.100 Computer Programming
Replacement Subjects
LOFY.03.015 Real-time Systems
LOTI.05.053 Real-time Systems
Current rounds
None
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