Acquiring basic knowledge about microprocessor based control devices.

Students learn about technologies and development trends in the field of microprocessor based control devices.

Basic concepts of microprocessors and microcontrollers. Memories and DMA controllers. Microcomputer peripherals. Management of critical sections (interrupts, high speed inputs and outputs,timers/counters). Communication controllers: UART, I2C, SPI. Displays, keyboards. Galvanic isolation of digital and analog inputs and outputs. Electromagnetic compatibility and protection. Architectures of PLC devices. Architectures of industrial controllers. Industrial communication interfaces: RS485, RS422, PROFIBUS, MODBUS, CANBUS.

Lectures. Laboratory practice. Consultations.