Title :
Application of Proteus virtual system modelling (VSM) in teaching of microcontroller
Author :
Su, Bo ; Wang, Li
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. Eng. & Autom., Hennan Polytech. Univ., Jiaozuo, China
Abstract :
Microcontrollers are widely applied in the field of industry to solve engineering control problems. The increased use of microcontrollers makes microcontroller course necessary for electricity related speciality. A new simulation software package for microcontroller, Proteus virtual system modelling (VSM), is introduced for industrial and educational use. Proteus VSM combines circuit simulation, animated components and microprocessor models to facilitate co-simulation of complete microcontroller based designs. Proteus VSM makes it possible to develop and test designs before a physical prototype is constructed. The functions and advantages of Proteus VSM are introduced. The comparisons of Proteus VSM lab against hardware lab are deeply discussed. Proteus VSM is uniquely suited to teaching students about the design and operation of microcontroller-based systems.
Keywords :
circuit simulation; computer aided instruction; computer animation; digital simulation; electronic engineering computing; electronic engineering education; microcontrollers; Proteus virtual system modelling; animated components; circuit simulation; electricity related speciality; engineering control problems; microcontroller course; microcontroller teaching; simulation software package; Animation; Application software; Circuit simulation; Computer industry; Education; Electrical equipment industry; Industrial control; Microcontrollers; Microprocessors; Software packages; Proteus; microcontroller; simulation; teaching;
Conference_Titel :
E-Health Networking, Digital Ecosystems and Technologies (EDT), 2010 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Shenzhen
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5514-0
DOI :
10.1109/EDT.2010.5496343
