Module Descriptors
AUTOMOTIVE EMBEDDED ELECTRONICS
ELEC50283
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Ian Taylor
Email: I.Taylor@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
The method of teaching is one 1/3 formal lecturing and 2/3 formal supervision with tutorial labs. The formal lectures are supported with a self study student pack. (1:n)1 (1:20)2
Module Indicative Content
Digital and Microprocessor Electronics

Introduction to logic, gates, truth tables
Minimisation using Boolean algebra and K maps
Combination and sequential circuits
Logic families and package types
Demonstration of CAD tools for PLD's etc.
Introduction to 68HC11 microprocessor
Typical hardware design RAM, EPROM, Decoding and timing diagrams
Fundamental Assembly language programming Addition, subtract, logical operators etc.
Peripheral programming IO ports, ADC, DAC, timers, counter, Serial communications.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A written assignment using results obtained during laboratory work will be used to assess learning outcomes 1-3.
Module Texts
MC 68HC11 - An Introduction: Software and Hardware Interfacing (July 2000) Han-Uei Huang Delmar, ISBN: 0766816001
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CE00431-1 Essential Electronics and CE00434-1 Electronic Principles or equivalent
Module Resources
Digital Electronics Laboratory containing:
68hc 11 development boards.
PC's running 68Hc11 assembler and Visual studio C/C++.