Embedded Electronics

Abstract

This course handbook is intended for first-year graduate students specializing in Industrial Engineering. Its objective is to introduce the fundamental principles of embedded electronics, with a focus on understanding the operation of microcontrollers, hardware architectures, and communication interfaces used in modern embedded systems. Through this module, students will explore how embedded systems form the core of intelligent and automated devices employed in industrial environments. They will learn to analyze the structure of an embedded system, understand the role of hardware components (processor, memory, buses, input/output interfaces), and grasp the basics of their integration within an industrial context. This course aims to develop a comprehensive perspective that connects electronics, programming, and automation, preparing future engineers to design and operate modern, connected industrial systems.