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 | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2011
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
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 60/100 2011-12-03 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Arbeider 40/100
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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"