Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The module is based on knowledge achieved in the module Applied engineering mathematics or similar.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge of numeric systems (binary, decimal, hexadecimal), basic arithmetic operators and representation of whole and decimal numbers
• Have knowledge of basic logic components and simple combinatorial circuits
• Have basic knowledge of bi-stable (flip-flops) components and their use in simple synchronous sequential circuits
• Have an understanding of how digital signals are represented in different electrical logic families and understand their static and dynamic electrical characteristics
• Have knowledge of methods for program development and be able to understand the development process for a program from problem formulation to final implementation
• Have a basic understanding of microcontrollers, their architecture and application in real-time systems
• Have knowledge of basic peripheral devices in microcontrollers, including digital input and output as well as analog input and output
• Have knowledge of the operation of digital to analog converters and analog to digital converters as well as their practical use in a microcontroller
• Have knowledge of special peripheral devices, including pulse width modulator and interface to an encoder with quadrature signals
• Have knowledge of time-discrete implementation of filters, regulators and pulse-width modulators in microcontrollers
• Have knowledge of methods for graphical programming
• Have knowledge of programming using data flow techniques using basic data types and control structures for both non-time-critical and real-time applications
• Have knowledge of using an integrated development environment for graphical programming and troubleshooting
• Have knowledge of hardware for use in data collection

Skills

• Be able to analyse, design and realize simple combinatorial and sequential logic circuits
• Be able to describe the main electrical characteristics of different logic families and understand when interface circuits must be used
• Be able to interface a microcontroller's peripherals to external devices (actuators, sensors, etc.) by taking into account all relevant electrical conditions
• Be able to select an appropriate real-time system and associated programming environment for a given engineering problem
• Be able to break down a program into smaller modules that can be programmed, debugged and tested individually
• Be able to develop applications in the programming language using graphical programming that can solve a given problem, which may have real-time requirements
• Be able to plan, carry out and document experiments where a microcontroller is used in a real-time system with both analogue and digital inputs and outputs

Competences

• Must be able to independently carry out design and development in the field of real-time systems and their programming
• Must be independently able to further develop own knowledge and skills within the subject area in addition to the content 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 5 ECTS course, the work load is expected to be 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams