Università Roma Tre

Number systems and data formats
Binary and hexadecimal numbers
Conversion between different bases
Binary representation of integer numbers
Binary representation of real numbers

Microcomputer organization
Base structure
Microcontrollers vs. microprocessors
Hardware and software architecture
Introduction to interrupts

Programming in assembly language
Low-level programming
Assembler
Characteristics of assembly instructions
Multiplication and division
Data and variable allocation
Subroutines and Interrupt Service Routines

Programming in C
High-level programming
Compiler
Structure of a C program
Examples
Mixing C and assembly code

Embedded peripherals
Embedded memories
Bus
Interrupt types and handling
Timers and counters

Interfacing
General purpose input-output ports (GPIO)
General interfacing through GPIO

Principles of serial communication

Principles of analog signal processing

Recommended readings:

Notes from the instructor

Manuel Jiménez, Rogelio Palomera, Isidoro Couvertier, “Introduction to Embedded Systems: Using Microcontrollers and the MSP430“, Springer Science & Business Media, 11 set 2013.