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An advanced course on computer, microprocessor, and digital signal processor systems and their implementation. Practical issues in advanced digital hardware design.
Overview:So you want to build an embedded system? And you want to make the hardware reliable? You also want to be able to meet electromagnetic compatibility regulations so you can sell it without affecting someone's pacemaker or an aircraft's fly-by-wire system? Unfortunately, as a consequence of improved integrated circuit technology, embedded systems hardware continually gets smaller, faster, and more complicated. Due to the fast-switching speeds of output signals we need to consider them as analogue signals and cannot neglect the parasitic components not shown on a schematic. We also need to understand the advanced peripherals of modern microcontrollers and consider voltage levels, timing requirements, and how to make a multi-layer printed circuit board to make them work reliably.The focus of this course is the hardware interfacing aspects of embedded systems. It is based around the Wacky Racers project where groups of six students build remotely controlled vehicles using surface mount technology. The course is structured in two sections: (1) electrical characteristics of digital devices and signal integrity, and(2) advanced microcontroller peripherals, hardware and software aspects.
At the conclusion of this course you should be able to:LO1: Analyse the electrical and performance characteristics of CMOS devices (WA1, WA2, WA3, WA4, WA5)LO2: Apply signal integrity and electromagnetic compatibility considerations in the design of embedded systems (WA1, WA2, WA3. WA4, WA5)LO3: Program and design interfaces for peripherals used with microcontroller systems (WA2, WA3,. WA4, WA5)LO4: Select and configure embedded hardware peripherals from understanding of their operating principles and characteristics (WA2, WA3, WA4, WA5)LO5: Design, build, program, debug and evaluate a microcontroller-based embedded system using multilayer printed circuit boards in individual and team environments (WA2, WA3, WA4, WA5, WA9,WA11, WA12)
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
ENCE361
ENEL429
Michael Hayes
Le Yang
Contact HoursLectures: 36 hoursTutorials: 0 hoursWorkshops: 0 hoursLaboratories: 24 hours Independent StudyReview of lectures: 10 hoursTest and exam preparation: 30 hoursAssignments: 50 hoursTutorial preparation: 0 hoursLaboratory calculations: 0 hours Total 150
Domestic fee $1,164.00
International fee $5,750.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Electrical and Computer Engineering .