GSM Communications

CP2832

The solution includes a fully working mobile phone based on E-blocks. A 50 page teacher’s manual contains a range of exercises and is available to download from our website, see resources tab above.

Learning objectives/experiments:

Programming:

  • General programming of systems including LCD, keypad etc
  • RS232 protocol and programming
  • String construction and deconstruction in communications
  • The use of state machines in controlling electronic systems

Communications:

  • RS232 communications and handshaking protocols
  • ASCII representation of characters in messages
  • AT command structure and command protocols used in telecommunications
  • Sending and receiving text messages in mobile phone systems
  • Modem control and messaging

Suitable Resources

The following products are available to buy from Matrix TSL to support this teaching guide.