Architectures and technologies – UO

About this course

This course devoted to processor system architectures, microcontroller architectures and communicating systems is part of the Master of science “Internet of things”.

Expected learning outcomes

At the end of this course, engineering students will be able to:
· Understand how a processor architecture works
· Choose a hardware architecture
· Understand the advantages of integration: consumption, dimensions, reliability, …
· Realize the acquisition of a sensor data
· Manage asynchronous events, Implement a serial communication

Indicative Syllabus

Syllabus
Processor system architectures
· Different processor families
· Architecture of a processor board
· Program memory, data memory and input/output devices

Microcontroller architectures
· ARM processor architecture: RISC architecture, operation, pipeline, operating modes
· Interruption: role, asynchronism, management, multitasking, …
· Timers, meters and PWM
· Development tools and environments
· Understanding of the high-level language to machine code compilation chain

Communicating systems
· Different types of serial link, implementation

Teaching / Learning Methodology

In-person teaching: 20 hrs (7:30 lectures + 12:30 lab sessions)

Recommended Reading

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