This course provides a comprehensive introduction to embedded electronics and microcontroller-based systems, designed for first-year graduate students in Automation Engineering .

It focuses on understanding the internal operation of microcontrollers, their hardware architectures, and the communication interfaces that allow interaction with other components of automated systems. Students will learn how embedded systems are used in control, monitoring, and industrial applications.

The course combines theoretical knowledge and practical applications, covering key topics such as:

• processor architectures and operation,
• memory organization,
• communication buses and protocols,
• input/output interfaces,
• and interfacing with sensors and actuators.

Through this integrated approach, students develop the ability to analyze, design, and implement embedded systems for real-time applications.

The course also introduces modern trends such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and intelligent embedded systems, preparing students for advanced industrial and technological challenges.