Embedded Computing

Code School Level Credits Semesters
EEEE3040 Electrical & Electronic Engineering 3 10 Autumn Malaysia
Code
EEEE3040
School
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Level
3
Credits
10
Semesters
Autumn Malaysia

Summary

Architectures for embedded programmable digital electronics; operation of a microcontroller and its programming; assembly language directives and instructions; I/O in embedded systems; communications in embedded systems; embedded peripherals in microcontrollers; special features of microcontrollers and their families; introduction to large scale embedded system.

Target Students

Available to third and fourth-year students on courses offered by the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Also, to MSc students in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Classes

Assessment

Educational Aims

Introduce principal generic and distinctive features of embedded computing, and develop practical skills in designing firmware of microcontrollers.

Learning Outcomes

LO1    Dissect the information presented in a datasheet of a microcontroller.
LO2    Propose appropriate embedded development options for specific requirements.
LO3    Create programs for an embedded microcontroller.
LO4    Interpret pre-existing programs developed in assembly language.
LO5    Improve embedded application designs by using the peripheral devices of microcontrollers and interrupts.
LO6    Discuss the practicalities of developing for an embedded system.

Conveners

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Last updated 09/01/2025.