Course content

Introduction to todays methods, techniques and tools used in hardware development. Lectures and tutorials will be given on the tools and facilities available in the computer design laboratories and their use in specification, design, verification and prototyping of circuits, printed circuit boards (PCB) and systems. A realistic design project will then be carried where participants will work together as a design team. The design project involves the full process from specification, PCB design, Microprocessor and FPGA programming, testing, verification and documentation.

Learning outcome

The students will get to know modern methods, techniques and tools in the development of computer systems or similar systems. The students will also acquire experience as designers within a design team.

Learning methods and activities

The project work will be carried out in groups of a size suited for the assignment and focused around the computer design laboratories. The groups are relatively large, with 5-15 students.

Recommended previous knowledge

Course TDT4160 Computer Fundamentals, or equivalent.

Course materials

Announced at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions