Introduction to Embedded Systems

But du cours

• To know embedded technologies.

• To know embedded-specific communication protocols.

• To acquire basic notions in electronics.

Acquis d'apprentissage visés

• Identify the hardware and software components of an embedded system.

• Explain the operation and constraints specific to embedded systems (real-time, power consumption, memory).

• Recognize and use the main communication protocols specific to embedded systems (I2C, SPI, UART, etc.).

• Apply fundamental electronics concepts (voltage, current, resistance, sensors, actuators) in a computing context.

• Implement a simple microcontroller to interface sensors and control devices.

Prérequis

• Algorithmic and Programming
• Programming in C and C++
• Operating Systems

Programme

• Introduction to embedded systems: definitions, characteristics, application domains and constraints (real-time, energy, reliability).

• Presentation of an embedded system architecture: microcontroller, memory, inputs/outputs, peripherals.

• Review and basic concepts of electronics: voltage, current, resistance, Ohm’s law, reading simple schematics.

• Discovery of a development board: programming environment and initial tests.

• Interfacing sensors and actuators: analog and digital measurements, control of LEDs, motors, buzzers.

• Embedded communication protocols: principles and implementation of I2C, SPI, and UART.

• Introduction to wireless communication: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa.

• Synthesis mini-project: design, assembly and programming of an embedded system integrating sensors, communication and display.

Modalités d'évaluation

2 written exams (2h/2h) + 1 lab report