Introduction to the design of embedded systems using both hardware and software. Topics include microcontrollers; their architecture, and programming; design and implementation of embedded systems using field programmable gate arrays. Lectures (three hours per week), laboratory (two hours per week); four credits. Prerequisites: General prerequisites; SC/CSE 2031 3.00, SC/CSE 3201 4.00. Prior to Fall 2009: Prerequisites: General prerequisites; AK/AS/SC/CSE 2031 3.00, AK/AS/SC/COSC 3201 4.00 or AK/AS/SC/CSE 3201 4.00. Course credit exclusion: AK/AS/SC/COSC 3215 4.00.

Unlike a general-purpose computer, such as a personal computer, an embedded system is a special-purpose system in which the computer is completely encapsulated by the device it controls. The embedded system design consists of hardware, software, analog microelectronics, sensors and actuators which are combined for a specific application ranging from communications, to transportation, avionic and to medical instrumentation. Students will gain in-depth technical competence in the various areas including the design of hardware/software for embedded systems, the design of analog interfacing system along with the selection of appropriate sensors and actuators.

• Course Director: Hugh Chesser – hugh DOT chesser AT lassonde DOT yorku DOT ca, Web site

• Office Hours: PSE 246, T, R 12 - 14 or by appointment.

• Teaching Assistant: TBD

1. Computers as Components: Principles of Embedded Computing System Design, Third Edition, Marilyn Wolf, Morgan Kaufmann Publishers © 2012 (529 pages), ISBN:9780123884367. Available via http://www.library.yorku.ca/e/resolver/id/2466258
2. Others - see Readings Page