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Embedded Systems is the study of specialised computer hardware, such as microcontrollers, programmed to perform a series of tasks, typically using a high-level language such as C, and targeted towards dedicated applications.
This course provides students with essential knowledge of dedicated computer hardware, and develops software and interfacing skills to ensure key competencies for the design, implementation, testing and debugging of an embedded system on an advanced low-power microcontroller.
At the conclusion of this course, you should be able to:LO1: Design, build, test and debug an embedded system on an advanced low-power microcontroller through utilising microprocessor peripherals, confirming to system specifications in a team environment. (WA2, WA4, WA5, WA9)LO2: Account for hardware and software interfaces, design requirements and constraints in the development of a real-time embedded application. (WA2, WA4, WA5)LO3: Programme an embedded system through algorithm design, C language coding and software modularization for a real-time embedded application. (WA1, WA5)LO4: Use a commercial high-level toolchain to locate and correct programming bugs. (WA2, WA4, WA5)LO5. Collaborate with a project team and communicate design outcomes in written form. (WA9, WA10)
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
ENCE260
ENEL353, ENEL323, COSC361, ELEC361, ENEL340
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Le Yang
Ciaran Moore and Lui Holder Pearson
Fredy Youssif
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Lacamera, Daniele; Embedded systems architecture : explore architectural concepts, pragmatic design patterns, and best practices to produce robust system ; Packt, 2018.
M. Mazidi, S. Chen, Sarmad Naimi and Sepehr Naimi; TI ARM Peripherals Programming and Interfacing: Using C language for ARM cortex ;
M. Tahir and K. Javed; ARM Microprocessor Systems: Cortex-M Architecture, Programming, and Interfacing ; CRC Press, 2017.
P. Warden and D. Situnayake; TinyML: Machine Learning with TensorFlowLite on Arduino and Ultra-Low-Power Microcontrollers ; O'Reilly, 2020.
Simon, David E; An embedded software primer ; Addison Wesley, 1999.
White, Elecia; Making embedded systems : design patterns for great software ; O'Reilly Media, 2012.
Yiu, Joseph; The definitive guide to ARM® Cortex®-M3 and Cortex-M4 processors ; Third edition; Elsevier, Newnes, 2014.
Contact HoursLectures: 36 hoursTutorials: 0 hoursWorkshops: 0 hoursLaboratories: 40 hours Independent studyReview of lectures: 30 hoursTest and exam preparation: 32 hoursAssignments: 0 hoursTutorial preparation: 0 hoursLaboratory calculations: 12 hours Total 150
Domestic fee $1,059.00
International fee $6,000.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Electrical and Computer Engineering .