Introduction
This unit builds on the concepts and techniques of digital and analogue circuit design, and microcontroller-based development acquired in the 2nd year of the course. Topics include embedded system design utilising microcontrollers, FPGAs, DSPs and GPUs, advanced digital and analogue circuit design, PCB design and manufacture, low voltage power management design, embedded software development, digital filter and mixed signal design. In addition, students will gain an understanding of analysis and selection of architectures and systems analysis and fault finding.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Embedded Systems |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ENG747 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Benjamin Millar |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1 | Design embedded systems using microprocessors, FPGAs, DSPs and GPUs |
2 | Design power supply and management circuits for low voltage systems |
3 | Write software optimised for embedded systems |
4 | Resolve Electronic faults through circuit analysis |
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
ENG741 Analog Electronics
ENG746 Digital Electronics
KAA109 Engineering Programming and Problem Solving
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 x 60 minute lectures weekly, 1 x 60 minute tutorial weekly, 4 x 60 minute practicals |
|---|---|
| Assessment | AT1 - Power Supply Design (10%) AT2 - Mechatronic system design and build with microcontroller (15%) AT3 - DSP or GPU Selection (10%) AT4 - Mechatronic system design and build with FPGA (15%) AT5 - Exam (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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