IS1391 Programming of Embedded Systems 6.0 credits

The study of:
The processor instructions. Assembler language. C-syntax.
Processor specific extensions.
The study of the function of:
AD-converter. Connection of analog sensors. Timers. Measuring of pulses, frequency. Connection of a Pulse/rotation sensor. Generation of pulses and PWM-signals.

Connection of actuators. Interrupt.
Programming of a tick-clock. Serial communication.

The course should provide the students with a fundamental understanding of how microcontrollers are used to control and supervise mechanical systems.

The focus is on the processor type that later on is to be used in their project course.

The course will supply details of how typical sensors and actuators can be connected to the processor and how it should be setup and programmed.

The programming language is C (or some C-dialect) and variables and datatypes will be used in a way that mirrors registers and units in the processor. The course will provide detailed knowledge of the processor in use, and give a insight in the assembly language so the C-compiled code can be understood and reviewed.

Most microcontrollers use the same working principles. Kowledge from this course could be useful if the student later on is to learn a different processor.

Some basic first programming course.
The short C-program examples in the course can be understood without knowledge about the C programming language, but to be able to use the examples as buildingblocks in the project course, it could be necessary with skills in C-programming .

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• ANN1 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• PRO1 - Assignment, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Grading scale: A/B/C/D/E/Fx/F 

Passed laboratory course 1.5hp (LAB1).
Passed individual programming task 3.0hp (PRO1) .
Individualised questions to solve during the course 1.5hp (ANN1).

William Sandqvist

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

The course is evaluated and developed according to the KTH policy for Course Analysis (see KTH-Handbok 2, Tab 14.1)