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Introduction to Embedded Computer Systems: Course Overview and Expectations

Welcome to Elec 471: Embedded Computer Systems! In this course, you will expand on the fundamentals learned in Elec 244, diving into real-time systems controlled by microprocessors. We will explore analog-to-digital conversions, develop coding skills in C, and apply mathematical modeling to optimize designs for practical purposes. Expect hands-on labs, engaging discussions, and a focus on the connection between theory and application. Be prepared to actively participate and complete assignments to ensure your success in this course and your future design projects.

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Introduction to Embedded Computer Systems: Course Overview and Expectations

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  1. Embedded Computer SystemsElec471 Welcome remarks and Class Overview Associate Professor Cap’n Tim Johnson, PE

  2. Welcoming Remarks • In your previous class, Elec 244 Digital Systems, we learned about digital logic and the building blocks for memory. • You were introduced to a microcontroller and ran small computer programs to control LEDs. • In this class we will learn about systems which control real processes and build basic designs. • At the process’s core is a microprocessor running a program.

  3. Welcoming Remarks • In this course we learn about and use analog to digital conversion (ADC) hardware and how to control the operation of a system. • All these designs run C code so we’re going to become better at all aspects of coding by practice. • No systems is of any use unless it’s serving a distinct purpose. • We’re going to learn how to use mathematics to model the process and determine how well we serve that purpose.

  4. Welcoming Remarks Conclusion • Everything you learn in this class is directly useful in your junior and senior design classes. • All you have to do is: • Come to class • Pay attention and take notes • Do the homework • Do the labs • Take some tests • Think about what you’re learning and how it’s used.

  5. Why would I say… • …think about what you’re doing and how it’s used? • The answer is: Time and Materials • We only have 1 semester for this course. • We only have a few practical systems. • So it’s the process that’s the same and you just substitute out different parts. The parts are the peripherals (I/O in & out), the processor, the memory, and the interfaces. I/O in are sensors. The I/O’s out can be a communication bus, display devices, or memory.

  6. What process? • A real-time process takes constant reading of its environment, let’s assume its a beaker of water that needs to be boiling. We need several things to have this happen: • A beaker • Water • Heat • Time source Process description: the water enters a container, turn on the heat, wait until the water boils, turn the heat off, and move the water to its intend use.

  7. Let’s automate the process • Verify the beaker is in position using a simple switch or a break in an optical signal. • Apply voltage to the motor driving the valve to open. A limit switch in the valve opens the voltage to the motor turning the motor off. • A float switch or other device detects the necessary water level and signals the motor to reverse the polarity causing the motor to close the valve. • A different limit switch in the valve opens the voltage to the motor turning the motor off.

  8. Automated Process part II • The heating source is next turned on. Depending on the type of heating source there are different ways of turning the heat on and off. • Is the water is boiling yet? There are several methods of determining this information. A thermocouple will give a temperature readout that varies directly with the temperature. This information has to be converted to digital data to be read. • Whatever is used has to turn the heat off when the boiling point is reached and signal that the process is complete.

  9. Function Block Diagram • The heating element generates heat due to the current flowing from the AC source thru the relay (closed thru when the I/O output voltage is ON). • The thermocouple absorbing the heat causing a smaller measureable current to flow in its output wiring. • The ADC converts the current to a voltage then converts the voltage to a digital output. • The code evaluates the digital output for the temperature setting the I/O register ON or OFF controlling the relay.

  10. Sample Process In the above process the multi-meter converts the current flow from a thermocouple connected to a soldering iron to an analogue voltage reading and off to the side is a computer running LabView that turns the power supply on and off.

  11. Transition Slide • This course this year will be different from “normal”. • I’m hoping to have most of the lectures posted on blackboard. • Grading will be done on blackboard. • You’re only going to learn as much as you are interested in. • My job is to evaluate your learning. • The syllabus is posted on my website: www.myweb.wit.edu/johnsont

  12. Weekly expectations • You have viewed whatever power point has been posted. • You have “tested” yourself. • You have completed a lab or portion of a lab associated with the lecture. • You have added vocabulary to a list of new words you have learned or plan to learn. • You are capable of discussion and/or have questions related to this or previous learning.

  13. Weekly Journal • You have added your ideas/discussion/ questions to your journal. • You have written up the weekly lab. Hand in a copy to me of your journal entry. • What you did. • What your results were. • What you thought of the lab. • State whether or not the lab exemplify the lecture or a specific lab learning objective? • Whether you had trouble in the lab and what you did to attempt a solution. • What your solution was.

  14. Lab Report • Should have a cover page • Should include all names of person present during the lab that participated in doing the lab. • Should have the section that the lab is for. • Should contain original writing amount to approximately 100 words or more. • Copy Word Count into your lab to verify. • Screen shot of your work if done on a computer. • Explanations of what you did as mentioned on previous slide.

  15. FAQ Q#1 What do I really want? • Oh, I forgot to mention you really have to get down with software. I’m firmly convinced the future of hardware is software. So, a software guru called Bucky Roberts is going to teach you everything you wanted to know. He has 15 videos on C programming. Know them. When the class is ready, I’ll test you on your knowledge. His lessons are located here: http://thenewboston.org/tutorials.php • We’ll have more lessons as the semester goes on.

  16. FAQ Q#2 What do we doing this week? • We’re going to start learning LabView. • Immediately following the Q&A session for this power point. • There will be instructions in the power point regarding homework for LabView. • The lab will be Interfacing LabVIEW with Test Bench Instruments found on my website.

  17. Assignment #01A • Draw a FBD (function block diagram) for a simple bottle opener that provides an audible message upon activation. • Here’s a link to a representative design: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qFFkO6NcKE • Here’s a link to MSP430 microcontrollers: http://www.ti.com/lit/sg/slab034u/slab034u.pdf • Here’s a link to a somewhat useful DAC tutorial: http://www.eetimes.com/electrical-engineers/education-training/tech-papers/4207829/A-DAC-Applications-Tutorial

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