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Training
Course on
Microcontroller Programming and its Applications 2010 |
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| Introduction |
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A
microcontroller is a small, inexpensive computer, usually used
for sensing input from the real world and controlling devices
based on that input.
Microcontrollers are embedded in almost all electronic devices
in use today. They are the main component when an LED / LCD
screen and a keypad is in use as in digital cameras, cell phones,
camcorders, answering machines, laser printers, pagers, feature-laden
refrigerators, and microwave ovens. All modern automobiles contain
at least one microcontroller, and sophisticated models can have
as many as six or seven. Remotely controlled devices almost
certainly contain a microcontroller: TVs, VCRs and high-end
stereo systems all fall into this category. Basically, any product
or device that interacts with its user has an embedded microcontroller. |
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| Prospectus |
In
this course, participants would get a chance to learn about
and actually work with microcontrollers. The theoretical concepts
would be complemented by hands-on experience in constructing
electronic circuitry controlled by microcontrollers. These applications
would include handling analog inputs and interfacing LCD display
panels. This knowledge would help the participants to build
their own customized control circuitry/ data acquisition systems
as well as to understand the way microcontrollers are used in
commercial products.
| Target
Group |
This
course is aimed at academics, technical staff, and students
with the relevant background. Any others who have interest
in this field can also be accommodated. Those with experience
in using a computer programming language would be preferred |
| Purpose |
The
purpose of this program is to give the participants a
working knowledge on microcontroller programming, coupled
with hands-on experience in constructing, programming
and operating a microcontroller based system. This course
will be an ideal opportunity for those who wish to construct
automated standalone data acquisition systems and control
systems. |
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| Previous
Course Statistics |
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2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| No.
of Participants |
19 |
40 |
52 |
50 |
50 |
| No.
of Instructors |
2 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Lecture
Hours |
24 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
10 |
| Practical
Hours |
48 |
54 |
54 |
52 |
52 |
| Self
Assessment Projects |
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2 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Demonstrations |
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1 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
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