23EET306 MICROPROCESSOR AND MICROCONTROLLER

The course Microprocessor and Microcontroller provides a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of computing hardware and embedded systems. It introduces  the architecture and programming of the 8086 microprocessor, PIC16F877 microcontroller, and ARM-based processors, along with practical exposure to interfacing peripherals such as sensors, displays, and communication modules. This subject is highly useful as it develops the ability to design and implement real-time embedded systems, which are essential in modern electronic products. By learning this course, students gain hands-on skills in programming (Assembly and Embedded C), hardware interfacing, and system-level thinking, which are critical for solving industry-relevant problems. The knowledge gained is widely applied in areas such as industrial automation, robotics, consumer electronics, IoT-based systems, automotive electronics, medical devices, and smart energy management systems. This syllabus supports interdisciplinary applications in fields like mechatronics and embedded system design. Overall, the subject serves as a strong foundation for careers in embedded systems, VLSI, and electronics-based innovation.