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    EE 390

    Digital Systems Design


    (Intro. to Embedded Systems)
    Course Overview

    Ali AlBeladi
    Welcome to the World of Embedded Systems
    • Welcome to the exciting world of microcontroller programming,
    where you can turn your ideas into reality!

    • Microcontrollers are small computers that are embedded in


    everyday devices, such as cars, appliances, and medical
    equipment. They are the brains behind these devices, controlling
    their functions and enabling them to interact with the world
    around them.

    • As technology continues to advance, the demand for skilled


    microcontroller programmers is on the rise. By learning how to
    program microcontrollers, you will be equipped with the skills to
    create innovative solutions to real-world problems and make a
    positive impact on society.
    Where can we find Embedded Systems?
    Where can we find Embedded Systems?
    Where can we find Embedded Systems?
    Where can we find Embedded Systems?
    How did it all start?
    • Abacus (2500 BC) – helps with mathematical computations
    • Clever computing devices (2500 BC – 1500 BC)
    • Astrolabe – performing calculations related to timekeeping, celestial
    observations, and navigation. (‫)البيروني – ابن السراج‬
    • Slide rule – assisting with multiplication and division
    • Clocks – to calculate, sunrise, tides, positions of celestial bodies, time
    (‫)الجزري – ابن الهيثم‬

    • Mathematics – Foundations of Math that are used in todays computers


    (‫)الخوارزمي‬
    The 1600 - 1900 AC
    • Human Computers “Mechanical Calculators”
    The 1800s
    Charles Babbage
    • Difference Machine – compute polynomials
    • Analytical Engine
    Babbage's designs for mechanical calculating machines, known as the
    Analytical Engine, foreshadowed concepts we recognize in today's
    computers.

    George Boole
    • Developed Boolean algebra, the foundation of digital logic and modern
    computer science.
    The early 1900s
    The World Wars played a significant role in
    propelling computing forward.
    • Range Tables

    John von Neumann


    • Contributed to computer architecture and
    the concept of stored-program
    computers.

    Alan Turing
    • Alan Turing's groundbreaking work on the
    Turing machine laid the foundation for
    theoretical computer science.
    The mid 1900s
    Harvard Mark 1 Computer
    • Built a computer based on
    electromechanical switches (relays)
    • First Bug!

    Presper Eckert and John Mauchly


    • built the first general-purpose
    electronic digital computer (ENIAC)
    and contributed to early computer
    architecture

    William Shockley, John Bardeen and


    Walter Brattain. (1947)
    • Inventors of the transistor, a
    fundamental component of modern
    electronics.
    The late 1900s
    The first generations of transistor-based microprocessors and
    microcontrollers:
    • Intel 4004 (1971)
    • Intel 8080 (1973)
    • Intel 8048 (1976)
    • Intel 8086 (1978)
    • Intel 8051 (1980)

    These were used to develop some of the first personal computers


    which helped in shaping the most of the technologies we see
    these days
    • Altair 8800 (1975)
    • Apple (1978)
    • Atari (1979)
    The 8051 Architecture
    • The 8051 microcontroller is a popular choice for embedded systems due to its versatility and ease
    of use.
    • It was first introduced by Intel in 1980 and has since become one of the most widely used
    microcontrollers in the world.
    • One of the key features of the 8051 architecture is its on-chip peripherals, which include timers,
    serial communication ports, and interrupt controllers. These peripherals allow the microcontroller
    to interface with other devices and perform complex tasks without the need for additional
    hardware.

    • Throughout the course, you can expect to engage in hands-on activities and projects that will
    allow you to apply your knowledge in practical ways.

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