Electrical and Electronics 10, Electrical 20, 30, Electronics 20, A30, B30

Investigate how microcontrollers can be used to control electronic devices.

Indicators for this outcome
(a) Provide examples of applications of microcontrollers.
(b) Identify the limitations of a microcontroller, including maximum current limits and input and output voltage ranges.
(c) Interpret datasheets to determine characteristics, features and applications of specific microcontrollers and/or microprocessors.
(d) Critique different microcontrollers for functionality and uses.
(e) Describe the purpose of different types of analog and digital input/output pins that may be found on a microcontroller.
(f) Explore how to program a microcontroller to perform specific functions or tasks.
(g) Investigate how microcontrollers read and interpret data from different types of inputs.
(h) Investigate how microcontrollers control various output devices.
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