Embedded Systems & Sensors (873H1)
Embedded Systems and Sensors
Module 873H1
Module details for 2021/22.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module aims to introduce students to the design, implementation of embedded systems, focusing microcontroller based embedded systems. This includes the architectural principles of microcontrollers and the interrelationships between hardware and software. Module topics:
- Digital I/O
- Sensors and discretisation
- Analog to Digital Converter
- Timers/Counters
- Interrupts
- Pulse Width Modulation
- Feedback control
- Finite-state machines
- Embedded processors
- Memory architectures
- Serial Communications
Module learning outcomes
To gain knowledge of the architectural principles of microcontroller systems and the interrelationships between hardware and software.
To gain knowledge on embedded systems design utilising various interfacing modules of the microcontroller to the outside world.
Ability to demonstrate the software-based application running on an embedded system which is capable of interfacing with external devices and the use of embedded systems to implement timing and interrupt requirements.
Demonstrate software algorithmic skills required to control embedded systems.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Project | A2 Week 2 | 80.00% |
| Test | T2 Week 5 | 20.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 3 hours | 01111111110 |
| Spring Semester | Project | 4 hours | 00000000001 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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