This textbook introduces basic and advanced embedded system topics through Arm Cortex M microcontrollers, covering programmable microcontroller usage starting from basic to advanced concepts using the STMicroelectronics Discovery development board. Designed for use in upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses on microcontrollers, microprocessor systems, and embedded systems, the book explores fundamental and advanced topics, real-time operating systems via FreeRTOS and Mbed OS, and then offers a solid grounding in digital signal processing, digital control, and digital image processing concepts ¿ with emphasis placed on the usage of a microcontroller for these advanced topics. The book uses C language, ¿the¿ programming language for microcontrollers, C++ language, and MicroPython, which allows Python language usage on a microcontroller. Sample codes and course slides are available for readers and instructors, and a solutions manual is available to instructors. The book will also be an ideal reference for practicing engineers and electronics hobbyists who wish to become familiar with basic and advanced microcontroller concepts.

Teaches the embedded system design skills needed for today's job market

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Microcontroller Architecture.- Chapter 3. Software Development Platforms.- Chapter 4. Digital Input and Output.- Chapter 5. Interrupts and Power Management.- Chapter 6. Timing Operations.- Chapter 7. Conversion Between Analog and Digital Values.- Chapter 8. Digital Communication.- Chapter 9. Memory Operations.- Chapter 10. Real-Time Operating Systems.- Chapter 11. LCD, Touch Screen and Graphical User Interface Formation.- Chapter 12. Introduction to Digital Signal Processing.- Chapter 13. Introduction to Digital Control.- Chapter 14. Introduction to Digital Image Processing.- Chapter 15. Advanced Topics.