COURSE SYLLABUS

E7020E Embedded System Design, 7.5 Credits
Design av inbyggda system

Valid for
The version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first.

Syllabus established
by the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering 15 Dec 2008

Last revised
by Jonny Johansson, HUL SRT 13 Mar 2012

Education level
Second cycle
Grade scale
G U 3 4 5
Subject
Embedded Systems
Subject group (SCB)
Electrical Engineering

Entry requirements

General entry requirements, second cycle

Specific entry

Courses of at least 90 credits at first cycle including the following knowledge/courses. Basic knowledge of imperative programming, digital design and micro computer engineering (D0009E, D0011E, D0013E) or electronics with basic amplifiers (E0003E and E0007E, alternatively E0013E). Knowledge in OrCAD / PSpice or similar tools.

Alternative to completed courses can be corresponding knowledge acquired through work within the IT or electronics section.


Course Aim
The student should be able to: 

- Demonstrate knowledge of the disciplinary foundation of and proven experience in the field of embedded systems as well as insight into current research and development work. This is shown in laboratory and project assignments.

- Demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate and deal with issues autonomously and creatively and to analyse and evaluate technological solutions. This is shown through designing and analyzing embedded systems consisting of both hard- and software.

- Demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge critically and systematically as well as the ability to model, simulate, predict and evaluate sequences of events even with limited information. This is shown through designing and analyzing embedded systems consisting of both hard- and software.

- Demonstrate the ability to identify the need for further knowledge and undertake ongoing development of his or her skills. This is shown in laboratory and project assignments which require gathering of information and critical evaluation.

- Demonstrate insight into research and development though understanding the possibilities and limitations of embedded systems technology. This is shown through laboratory and project assignments, highlighting the trade-offs between hard- and software.


Contents
Focus is on methodology for component based design of embedded systems. The process encompass both shot- and hardware-design, throughout specification to validation (testing) of a final system. This includes hardware requirements and specification, methods for component selection and dimensioning, simulation and functional verification, PCB design/layout, post processing, PCB production, mounting and electrical verification. In parallel the embedded software wil be developed using component based thinking. The course also covers verification and testing, as applied by developing a test-bed and test cases for the embedded system.

Realization
Instruction consists of lectures, seminars and laboratory work. Lab assignments are reported in writing or by demonstration, and may be associated with a deadline.

Examination
Mandatory lab assignments with differentiated grades.

Examiner
Per Lindgren - Professor

Literature. Valid from Autumn 2012 Sp 1 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)
No specific literature. The student finds relevant information through, among others, Internet.

Course offered by
Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering

Items/credits
NumberTypeCreditsGrade
0001Laboratory report3.0G U 3 4 5
0002Laboratory work4.5U G#

Contact
Per Lindgren, per.lindgren@ltu.se, 0920-49 10 92

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