AER204   Embedded Programming   (15 credits)

Description

Programming of embedded systems is fundamental to modern control engineering. This unit introduces students to programming relevant to embedded systems. Instruction is given in coding from first principles including imperative programming, objects (as data structures), functions and variables. This is extended to low-level considerations in embedded systems such as memory, execution, registers and peripheral interfacing. Students are introduced to microcontrollers as the heart of embedded systems and gain practical experience in their use. Some common peripherals required in aerospace engineering, such as analogue-to-digital converters, are described.

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