Course - Industrial and Embedded Computer Systems Design - TTK4155
TTK4155 - Industrial and Embedded Computer Systems Design
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbeider | 40/100 | |||
| Skriftlig eksamen | 60/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
Design of embedded computer systems. Computer architectures and system components for industrial applications. Microcontrollers and specialized microprocessors. Parallel and serial bus systems. Datacommunication in industrial environments. Analog/digital interfaces.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- Understand the essential requirements for computers and computer equipment that are intended to operate in dedicated applications and industrial environments (hereinafter referred to as embedded systems - ES).
- Understand the purpose of customizing of computers to the application's scale and complexity.
- Detailed knowledge of the most important components included in a typical ES:
- microcontrollers with typical peripherals
- memory types and architectures
- specialized I/O systems
- methods for interconnecting hardware components at different levels, including robust solutions for data communication in industrial environments
- power supplies and other supporting systems including packaging
- Overview with respect to principles of low level computer programming and driver development.
- Detailed knowledge of the different phases and the tools involved in the realization of ES.
Skills:
- Assess current application areas of ES independently and make concise requirements specifications in cooperation with the problem owner.
- Contribute to sound design choices and component specifications with respect to adaptation of the computer hardware to application requirements.
- Design, debug and document simple ES independently in conjunction with smaller projects, and actively contribute to the realization of large projects.
- Specify, develop and document low-level computer programs and drivers for ES in C.
- Master essential development tool for ES development, eg. multimeter, oscillocope, logic and code programmers, integrated development environments, cross-compilers, linkers, emulators and debugging tools.
General competence:
- Understand the role of ES plays in modern society.
- Be able to explain the difference between traditional computers and computers that are designed for industrial and dedicated applications.
- Be able to explain ES fundamental structure and function at different levels for both non-technical and technically qualified personnel.
- Communicating technical issues with both specialists and general public.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises. Compulsory project work: design and implementation of an embedded computer system. Portfolio evaluation is the basis for the final grade in the subject. Parts of the portfolio are final exam in writing 60% and project 40%. The result for each part is given in percentage units, while evaluation of the entire portfolio (the final grade) is given as a letter. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Specific conditions
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of electronics and computers.
Course materials
Textbook and/or lecture notes will be announced at start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIE3060 | 7.5 | ||
| TDT4258 | 3.7 | 01.08.2006 | 01.09.2013 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2011
No.of lecture hours: 2
Lab hours: 8
No.of specialization hours: 2
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
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- Applied Electrical Engineering
- Computers
- Computer Systems
- Electronics
- Program/system-utvikling
- Technological subjects
- Jo Arve Alfredsen
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Engineering Cybernetics
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Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
- Autumn ORD Arbeider 40/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 60/100 2011-12-03 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"