AVR Microcontroller – Embedded Systems Design and Programming

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Introduction

This course provides hands-on training in AVR microcontrollers, focusing on embedded C programming, real-time interfacing, and system design. Learners will gain the foundational and practical knowledge required to build embedded systems and IoT-based applications using AVR architecture, particularly the ATmega series. The course is perfect for engineering students, automation engineers, and embedded product developers.

Modules and Content

Module 1: Introduction to AVR Microcontrollers
  • AVR architecture and features
  • Comparison with other microcontrollers (8051, PIC, ARM)
  • Tools and development environment overview
  • Data types, control structures, loops
  • Bitwise operations and memory access
  • Writing and compiling code using Atmel Studio
  • Configuring I/O ports
  • LED blinking and switch interfacing
  • Pull-up and pull-down concepts
  • Timer configuration modes
  • Delays and waveform generation
  • Pulse width modulation (PWM) basics
  • Types of interrupts in AVR
  • Interrupt vector table
  • External interrupt-based sensor control
  • Using ADC for analog input
  • Interfacing temperature, light, and IR sensors
  • Signal conditioning and calibration
  • UART communication with PC
  • SPI communication with memory and displays
  • I2C with real-time clocks and EEPROM
  • 16×2 and 20×4 character LCD display
  • Matrix keypad scanning
  • Creating user interfaces
  • Temperature-controlled fan
  • Security system using keypad + LCD
  • Home automation demo with sensors
  • Concept, design, and implementation
  • Code documentation and simulation
  • Presentation and testing

Scope & Advantages

AVR microcontroller training builds a strong base for careers in embedded systems, robotics, home automation, consumer electronics, and IoT product development. It opens opportunities in R&D labs, electronic product companies, and embedded firmware development roles. The course also serves as a stepping stone to advanced microcontroller platforms like ARM Cortex and ESP32.

Reference

  • “Piping Handbook” by Mohinder L. Nayyar ,
  • “Process Piping: The Complete Guide to ASME B31.3” by Charles Becht IV,
  • “Pipe Stress Engineering” by Liang-Chuan Peng and Tsen-Loong Peng
  • “Piping Design Handbook” by John J. McKetta Jr.
  • “The Planning Guide to Piping Design” by Richard Beale and David R. Sherwood