Introduction to Microcontrollers

This 130-page textbook, created for the ELCT 251: Introduction to Microprocessors and Microcontrollers course taught at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, provides students with a foundation in microcontroller technology and programming. Concepts covered include fundamental concepts of microprocessors and microcontrollers, assembly language programming, and microcontroller applications. Included in the textbook are a number of assignments and labs with instructions and student questions. The textbook consists of the following parts:

1. Introduction to Microcontrollers
2. Introduction to Assembly Language
3. Assembly Language Programming - I
4. Assembly Language Programming - II
5. Assembly Programming - III

Upon completing this course students should be able to do the following:

• Understand and program microcontrollers
• Develop and implement assembly language programs
• Design and troubleshoot microcontroller-based systems
• Communicate effectively within a technical environment