Embedded Programming 201

This Module covers the basic programming for a microcontroller using the C programming language. Topics include: Reading and writing to ports, Interrupt service routines, using hardware Timers, Serial Port and other communications port programming

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Applicants will be expected to hold a Level 5 National / Higher Certificate in Business, Science, Engineering or equivalent. Applicants with other qualifications and/or with relevant experience may also be considered through ATU Sligo’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

 
1.Differentiate between C for microcontrollers and C for desktop computers.
 
2.Develop programs to access hardware on a microcontroller
 
3.Develop Interrupt Service Routines for event driven programs.
 
4.Appreciate resource constraints of Embedded Systems.
 
5.Determine the correct code to interface with specific hardware external to the microcontroller

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Gain an accredited NFQ qualification/micro credential that you may count towards a full award if you so wish in the future.

Previous modules may be used as recognition of prior learning towards Advance Centre degree programmes.

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