BECZ061 Microcontroller for Embedded Systems Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BECZ061 Microcontroller for Embedded Systems (also written as KECZ061) is a subject in the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 3 credits. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Advanced concepts in 8051 architectures, MSP430x5x Microcontroller, Peripheral Devices, Internet of Things (IoT) and Various wireless connectivity. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BECZ061 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BECZ061 / KECZ061 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Microcontroller for Embedded Systems |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year |
| Credits | 3 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BECZ061 Microcontroller for Embedded Systems Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Advanced concepts in 8051 architectures
Advanced concepts in 8051 architectures: Review of 8051 architecture, concept of synchronous serial communication, SPI and I2C communication protocols, study of SPI port on 89LP 51RD2, study of SAR ADC/DAC MCP3304 / MCP 33, interfacing concepts for SPI based ADC/DAC, study of watchdog timer, study of PCA timer in different modes like capture mode, PWM generation mode, High speed output toggle mode Embedded ‘C’ programming for the above peripherals Introduction, AVR Family architecture, Register File, The ALU. Memory access and Instruction execution. I/O memory. EEPROM. I/O ports. Timers. Interrupt Structure
Unit 2: MSP430x5x Microcontroller
MSP430x5x Microcontroller: series block diagram, address space, on-chip peripherals (analog and digital), and Register sets. Instruction set, instruction formats, and various addressing modes of 16-bit microcontroller; Sample embedded system on MSP430 microcontroller. Memory Mapped Peripherals, programming System registers, I/O pin multiplexing, pull up/down registers, GPIO control. Interrupts and interrupt programming.
Unit 3: Peripheral Devices
Peripheral Devices: Watch dog timer, system clocks, Timer & Real Time Clock (RTC), PWM control, timing generation and measurements. Analog interfacing and data acquisition ADC and Comparator in MSP430, data transfer using DMA.
Unit 4
Serial communication basics, Synchronous/Asynchronous interfaces (like UART, USB, SPI, and I2C). UART protocol, I2C protocol, SPI protocol. Implementing and programming UART, I2C, SPI interface using MSP430, Interfacing external devices.
Unit 5: Internet of Things (IoT) · Various wireless connectivity
Internet of Things (IoT): overview and architecture, Overview of wireless sensor networks and design examples. Various wireless connectivity: NFC, ZigBee, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, Wi-Fi. Adding Wi-Fi capability to the Microcontroller, Embedded Wi-Fi, User APIs for Wireless and Networking applications, Building IoT applications using CC3100 user API for connecting sensors.
BECZ061 Course Outcomes
- At the end of course, the student will be able:
- CO 1 Explain the advance concept of 8051 architectures and AVR family architecture and K1, K2
- compare them for different applications. K2, K3
- CO 2 To demonstrate the basics of MSP430x5x Microcontroller K3, K4
- CO 3 K4, K5
- CO 4 To execute the I/O interfacing and peripheral devices associated with K4, K5
- CO 5 Microcontroller SoC (system on chip).
- Evaluate the data transfer information through serial & parallel ports and
- implement its interfacing with MSP430.
- Demonstrate the basics of IoT, WSN and its application sectors and design
- IoT based projects using MSP430 microcontroller.
- DETAILED SYLLABUS 3-0-0
BECZ061 Reference Books
- Mazidi Ali Muhammad, Mazidi Gillispie Janice, and Mc Kinlay Rolin D “The 8051
- John H Davies, “MSP430 Microcontroller Basics” Newnes Publication,2008
Frequently Asked Questions about BECZ061
What is the syllabus of BECZ061 Microcontroller for Embedded Systems?
The AKTU BECZ061 Microcontroller for Embedded Systems syllabus is divided into 5 units: Advanced concepts in 8051 architectures; MSP430x5x Microcontroller; Peripheral Devices; Internet of Things (IoT) and Various wireless connectivity. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2024-25.
How many units are there in BECZ061?
BECZ061 Microcontroller for Embedded Systems has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus and 3 credits.
Is BECZ061 the same subject as KECZ061?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BECZ061 and KECZ061 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
How many credits is BECZ061 worth?
BECZ061 Microcontroller for Embedded Systems carries 3 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme.
Where can I download BECZ061 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BECZ061?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Electronics and Computer Engineering Syllabus), effective from 2024-25. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-19.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Electronics and Computer Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-19.