What This Document Is
This is a detailed laboratory guide for Electronic Techniques for Engineering (ELENG 100) at the University of California, Berkeley. Specifically, it focuses on a hands-on exercise involving the integration of input and output functionalities within a PIC microcontroller environment. This lab builds upon prior coursework, requiring students to apply previously designed analog circuitry in conjunction with digital systems. It’s a practical application of theoretical concepts, bridging the gap between circuit design and embedded systems programming.
Why This Document Matters
This lab guide is essential for students enrolled in ELENG 100 who are seeking to solidify their understanding of microcontroller interfacing. It’s particularly valuable during the laboratory portion of the course, providing a structured approach to setting up, programming, and debugging a PIC microcontroller to interact with external sensors. Students who successfully complete this lab will gain practical skills applicable to a wide range of engineering disciplines involving data acquisition and control systems. It’s best utilized *during* the lab session and as a reference for post-lab analysis and report writing.
Topics Covered
* Microcontroller Input/Output (I/O) Interfacing
* Analog-to-Digital Conversion (ADC) principles
* PIC Microcontroller Programming (using MPLAB IDE)
* Debugging techniques with MPLAB ICD 2
* Sensor Integration with Microcontrollers
* Data Acquisition System fundamentals
* Utilizing external circuitry with a microcontroller
What This Document Provides
* A comprehensive list of required equipment for the lab exercise.
* Detailed instructions on accessing and preparing the necessary software project files.
* Guidance on configuring the microcontroller development environment (MPLAB IDE).
* A step-by-step approach to integrating external sensor readings into the microcontroller program.
* Information on debugging and programming the PIC microcontroller using an in-circuit debugger.
* A framework for interpreting and displaying data acquired from the external sensor.
