7014-EL-MEP

📘 Course Title: Microcontroller Applications in Power Systems

Code: 7014-EL-PEM
Total Duration: 50 Hours (25 Theory + 25 Practice)

🔹 Module 1: Fundamentals of Microcontrollers (8 Hours)

1.1 Introduction to Embedded Systems

• Definition and scope in power systems

• Key advantages over traditional systems

1.2 Microcontroller Architecture and Components

• CPU, memory (RAM, ROM, Flash), timers, ADC, I/O ports

• Buses and internal communication

1.3 Types of Microcontrollers

• 8-bit (e.g., AVR, PIC)

• 16-bit (e.g., MSP430)

• 32-bit (e.g., ARM Cortex-M)

• Comparison of architectures and performance

1.4 Microcontroller Platforms Overview

• Arduino (Uno, Mega)

• ESP32 (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth)

• STM32 (Cortex-M series for industrial applications)

1.5 Programming Languages & Tools

• C and Embedded C basics

• Arduino IDE

• Keil uVision

• MPLAB X

• Code structure: setup(), loop(), functions, interrupts