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Course syllabus - Complex Electronic Systems

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

ELA420

Valid from

Autumn semester 2026

Education level

Second cycle

Progressive Specialisation

A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Main area(s)

Organisation

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

Ratified

2025-12-19

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

Objectives

The course will give a deeper understanding of and a possibility to design complex electronic systems that constitutes of control, communication and motor systems.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student shall be able to:

  1. 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,
  2. orally and in writing show understanding of different complex electronic systems and
  3. analyze the limitations with different electronic systems including:
    1. convertion of analouge signals to digital signals
    2. convertion of digital signals to analouge signals
    3. control of motors with electronic systems
    4. powerlosses in systems

Course content

ADC, DAC, PWM, Motors, H-bridges, Communication, Motor Control, Programming of embedded systems.

Specific requirements

Electrical Measurement Systems 7.5 credits, of which 5 credits must be approved at the start of the course, Architecture and Communication for Embedded Systems 7.5 credits, of which 4.5 credits must be passed at the start of the course or corresponding. In addition Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3 and English course 6 or English level 2 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3.

Examination

LAB1, Laboratory work, 1.5 credits, examines the learning outcomes 3:1 - 3:2, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).
LAB2, Laboratory session, 1.5 credits, examines the learning outcome 3:3, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).
LAB3, Laboratory session, 1.5 credits, examines the learning objective 3:4 marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).
PRO1, Project, 3 credits, examines the learning outcomes 1-3, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5.

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Grading scale: 5, 4, 3

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course completely overlaps with ELA403/ELA427 Complex Electronic Systems and also 2.5 hp with ELA303 Robust Electronics for Dependable Systems.