Course syllabus - Hardware for Embedded Systems

Objectives

The course will give a deeper understanding of and a possibility to design hardware devices for control, communication and motor systems to be used in embedded systems.

Learning outcomes

After completing this course the student will be able to:
- orally and in writing show understanding of different hardware systems
- analyze the limitations with different hardware systems including:
convertion of analouge signals to digital signals
convertion of digital signals to analouge signals
control of motors with electronic systems
understand powerlosses in systems
different communication capabilities within and between embedded systems
internal structure of embedded systems
- in an informative and fruitful way for the other course participants, both orally and in writing be able to present the project included in the course

Course content

ADC, DAC, Modulation, PWM, Motors, H-bridges, Communication.

Tuition

Lectures, project and laborations.

Specific requirements

Embedded Systems I 7,5 ECTS credits, Embedded Systems II 7,5 ECTS credits or corresponding and a TOEFL test result (PBT) at least 530, TWE score 4, (iBT) at least 72, TWE score 17 or IELTS test score for academic purposes with an overall band score of minimum 5.5 and no band score below 5.0. The English test is COMPULSORY for all applicants except citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom and USA. The TOEFL code you must use is SWEDEN 9520.

Examination

Exercise, laboratory work (LAB1), 1,5 credits, marks Pass (G)
Project (PRO1), 2 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5
Examination (TEN1), 4 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail