Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module
The module is based on knowledge achieved in the module Applied
engineering mathematics or similar.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Have knowledge about number systems (decimal, binary,
hexadecimal), basic arithmetic operations and representation of
fixed and floating point numbers
- Have knowledge about basic logic gates and simple combinational
circuits
- Have basic knowledge about bi-stable components (flip-flops)
and their use in simple clocked sequential circuits
- Have an understanding of how digital signals are represented by
different electrical logic families including their static and
dynamic electrical behaviour
- Have knowledge about general programming methodologies and
understand the program development process from problem formulation
to final implementation
- Have knowledge about the C programming language syntax
including memory management, data types and variables, control
structures, functions, and the use of pointers
- Have basic knowledge about the C language
pre-processor, compile and linker process including the use of
multiple source files and libraries
- Have knowledge about the use of an integrated development
environment for C language programming and debugging
- Have a basic understanding about microcontrollers, their
architecture and their use in real-time systems
- Have knowledge about fundamental microcontrollers peripheral
units such as digital input/output ports and analog input/output
ports
- Have knowledge about the operating principles for digital to
analog converters and analog to digital converters including their
use in practical microcontroller designs
- Have knowledge about special peripheral units including
pulse-width modulation and quadrature encoder interface
- Have knowledge about C-programming debugging of
real-time microcontroller applications with both low-priority
background tasks and interrupt service routines
- Have knowledge about implementation of discrete-time filters,
controllers and pulse-width modulators
- Have knowledge about graphical programming techniques
- Have knowledge about dataflow programming techniques using
basic data types and control structures for both non-deterministic
and real-time applications
- Have knowledge about the use of an integrated development
environment for graphical programming and debugging
- Have knowledge about hardware solutions for data acquisition
systems
Skills
- Be able to analyse, design and realize simple combinatorial and
sequential logic circuits
- Be able to outline the main electrical characteristics of logic
families and understand when interfacing circuitry is needed
- Be able to interface microcontroller digital and analog
peripherals to external circuits (actuators, sensors, etc.) by
taking relevant electrical characteristics into account
- Be able to select a suitable real-time system and programming
environment for a particular engineering task
- Be able to divide a programming task into smaller modules that
can be programmed and debugged individually
- Be able to develop and test applications using C
programming and graphical programming that solve a specific task
that may require real-time behaviour
- Be able to plan, execute and document laboratory experiments
that involve a microcontroller-based real-time system with both
analog and digital inputs and outputs
Competences
- Independently be able to conduct basic design and development
within the area of real-time systems and their programming
- Independently be able to extent knowledge and competences
within the topic beyond the contents of this course
module
Type of instruction
The course is a mix of lectures, workshops, exercises,
self-study, e-learning and mini project.
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 10 ECTS course, the work load is expected to
be 300 hours for the student.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Real-Time Systems and Programming Languages |
Type of exam | Active participation/continuous evaluation
Attendance by at least 80% attendance and approval of mini project
that can be completed in groups; scope of approximately 10 pages
(maximum of 2800 characters per page).
Re-exam is oral exam based on a submitted mini project. |
ECTS | 10 |
Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |