Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10766/2011 - 30/08/2011
6 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 28,0 T + 42,0 PL + 5,0 OT , Cód. 911210.
Lecturer
- Gabriel Pereira Pires (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
On completion of the module, the students should be able to program 8 bit PIC microcontrollers of the 18F family, accomplishing projects that involve reading digital sensors and digital actuation, motor actuation, and data communication with PC.
Program
- Introduction to embedded systems
- Numerical representation and datatypes
- Introduction to PIC microcontrollers and development environments
- Programming/configuration of 18F PIC microcontrollers: (a) Digital input/output; (b) Timers and internal interrupts; (c) External interrupts; (d) LCD connection; (e) PWM; (f) Counters;
- Projects
Evaluation Methodology
Written exam (60%), Lab work (40%) (compulsory assessment requirements: a minimum of 40% in the written exam and a minimum of 50% in the Labs)
Bibliography
- Peatman, J. (1997). Design with PIC microcontrollers. -: Prentice Hall
- Reese, R. (2005). Microprocessors: From Assembly To C with the PIC18FXX2. -: Charles River Media
Teaching Method
Lectures, practical exercises and lab experiments (projects)
Software used in class
Mplab C18, Proteus
