- Computer models: von Neumann and Harward architecture, CISC and RISC
- The function of a microcontroller on registry level
- Interrupt handling in hardware and software
- Parallel and serial interfaces
- Timers, Compare, Capture and PWM
- Structured programming
- Hardware oriented programming in C
- Project in mechatronics
ML1305 Micro Computer Project Course 6.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2016
Decision to discontinue this course:
No information insertedThe main purpose of the course is to provide knowledge in the design, function and programming of embedded systems.
Information per course offering
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus ML1305 (Spring 2013–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The main purpose of the course is to provide knowledge in the design, function and programming of embedded systems.
After completing the course the student should be able to:
- Explain the function and design of a microcontroller system
- Explain the function and how to use I/O ports, Timers, ADC and serial interfaces
- Program a microcontroller system in a high-level language
- Use development tools for programming and debugging embedded systems
- Explain and use interrupt handling with multiple interrupts
- Develop a mechatronical prototype with microcontrollers, sensors and communication interface
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic knowledge from Digital Electronics and basic knowledge in C programming
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Manual för aktuell mikrokontroller
Kursbunt
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- PRO1 - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written Exam, 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.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- 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.