Knowledge

The student...

understands the term Embedded systems and being aware of the difference between a CPU and a micro controller
knows the most common architectures for embedded systems
has knowledge of the hardware in Raspberry Pi and its use
has knowledge of Arduino and its use

Skills

The student...

has the ability to set up and install OS and other software on Raspberry PI
is familiar with and using basic electronic components like LED, buttons, resistance, buzzer and transistors
has the ability to steer external components using both analogue and digital signals, from embedded controllers (segment display, led matrix, lcd, i/o expansion)
has the ability to enter data from analogue and digital external sensors (e.g. light, temperature, buttons)
has the ability to steer motors (servo, DC, stepper, solenoid etc.)
Wireless communication with IR
can use data from external sensors to steer extern components
is familiar with important protocols in embedded systems such as bit-banging, SPI, 12C, 1Wire and UART
understands the function of embedded systems in the interface between electronics and program (Eeprom, interrupts, memory handling)
has the ability to design simple circuit cards with Fritzing

General competence

The student...

has insight into areas of application and practical applications for embedded systems
has competence in designing, testing and critically evaluating Embedded Systems as solutions to real questions such as creating robots and game consols.

Subject description PG5500

Embedded Systems