Synchronization and data flow; interfacing to sensors and actuators; microprocessor system architecture, parallel, serial, and analog interfacing; buses; direct memory access (DMA); interfacing considerations. [Note: Not open to students in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering. Offered: W, S] Prereq: (GENE 121, ME 262, MTE 140; Level at least 3A Mechatronics Engineering) or (GENE 121, ME 262; Level at least 3A Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics Option) or (SYDE 121, 192; Systems Design Engineering/Mechatronics Option). Antireq: ECE 324