Elective Microprocessor Based Design
Microprocessor Based Design notes
5 chapter notes, in syllabus order. Each starts with the key points.
Unit 1 · 12 hrs
Microcontrollers: Basics, Architecture & ApplicationsUnit 1 of Microprocessor Based Design introduces microcontrollers (MCUs), their core components, differences from microprocessors, and real-world applications in embedded systems. Covers architecture, programming models, and design considerations for students preparing for TU exams.11 min readUnit 2 · 7 hrs
Sensors & Actuators: Types, Working, and ApplicationsUnit 2 of Microprocessor Based Design explores how sensors detect physical quantities (light, temperature, motion) and actuators convert electronic signals into mechanical motion or control, with real-world examples from Nepalese tech (eSewa, Pathao) and hands-on programming traces for 8051 microcontrollers.12 min readUnit 3 · 8 hrs
Bus & Communication Tech: Protocols, Topologies & InterfacesUnit 3 of Microprocessor Based Design explores how microcontrollers communicate via buses (data, address, control), serial/parallel interfaces, and protocols (I²C, SPI, UART), with real-world applications in embedded systems like traffic lights and IoT sensors.11 min readUnit 4 · 12 hrs
8051 Architecture, Programming & ApplicationsUnit 4 of Microprocessor Based Design introduces the 8051 microcontroller’s architecture, memory organization, instruction set, and assembly programming, with real-world applications in embedded systems and industrial automation.10 min readUnit 5 · 6 hrs
EMI/EMC: Causes, Effects, Mitigation & StandardsUnit 5 of Microprocessor Based Design explores electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), covering sources, effects on microcontroller systems, mitigation techniques, and regulatory standards like CISPR and FCC. Learn how to design EMI-resistant circuits and troubleshoot real-world issu8 min read