Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to choose the microcontroller suitable for the application and the necessary peripheral components, the basics of microcontroller data transfer, the application connection design, the most common interference protection in circuit design.

Content (course unit)

Basic components, structures, and design principles for the embedded microcontroller system. Principles of microcomputer-level data transfer. Processor card design: microprocessor, memory, address decoding, peripheral components, access logic and timing design of signals. Methods of implementing digital data transfer. EMC design principles. Reporting exercises in English.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
- knows the basics of timing design
- Is able to interpret and utilize data for components used in microcontroller implementations

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition to the previous one, a student
- is able to to design a simple microcontroller-controlled device with the necessary components for data transfer.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to the previous one, a student
- applies the course to design a microcontroller component that requires data
- manages device-level data transfer methods
provides methods to minimize interference from digital devices

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

The course focuses on project-based device design, where the primary objective is to develop a microcontroller-controlled circuit board or device. Throughout the course, students will engage in designing, building, and testing a functional circuit board or device, with control provided by a microcontroller. This hands-on course offers a comprehensive understanding of the device design process, including component selection, circuit diagram design, PCB manufacturing, and programming. The ultimate goal is for each student or student group to create a working prototype that demonstrates the skills acquired during the course.

Learning materials

Practical Electronics for Inventors, Fourth Edition
Sähkötekniikka ja piiriteoria, Kimmo Silvonen
Elektroniikka ja puolijohdekomponentit, Kimmo Silvonen