Embedded Systems Hardware Design
Developing an embedded system requires knowledge in both software and hardware design. The embedded systems engineering industry is showing an increasing demand for software engineers with a background in hardware design.
Embedded systems can be found in many industries including consumer electronics, automotive, aviation, transportation, agriculture, medical devices, and scientific research. It is also widely used in industrial automation including robotics, motion control systems, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
This course is intended for technical professionals looking to acquire solid foundational knowledge necessary to design embedded systems. Students will learn definition and main components (modules) of embedded systems, hardware design aspects, Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) embedded modules, microcontrollers (DSP/DSC) used in embedded systems, I/O and communication interfacing and memory types.
At course completion, student will be capable of designing embedded systems to perform dedicated function(s).
Course Highlights:
- Architecture of Embedded Systems and their Internal Communications Channels
- Hardware Design Aspects - COTS Modules
- Selecting Appropriate Microcontroller (DSC)
- Design Memories for Embedded Systems
- Selecting Sensors - Designing Conditioning Circuits
- Internal Communication Channels
- Printed Circuit Board - Specifications and Requirements
- Downloading Firmware and Testing the System
Course Benefits:
- Construct a block diagram of the required embedded system
- Design proper interfaces between the modules of an embedded system
- Design the required sensors and actuators
- Building and testing an embedded system
Hardware: STM32L4 IoT Discover Kit for IoT Node. It can be purchased from STMicroelectronics or any other reputable electronics dealer. This microprocessor will be used in all four required courses in this program.
Course Typically Offered: Online in Winter and Summer
Prerequisites: ECE-40153 Introduction to Embedded Systems and CSE-40476 C/C++ Programming II: Dynamic Memory and File I/O Concepts. Knowledge of electronic components and modules and the ability to read and understand electrical schematics required for this course.
Next Step: After completing this course, consider taking ECE-40291 Embedded Controller Programming with Embedded C to continue learning.
Contact: For more information about this course please email unexengr@ucsd.edu
Course Number: ECE-40292
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Embedded Computer Engineering
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1/8/2019 - 3/9/2019
$795
Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Online, Web-based instruction
Kolesnichenko, Victor, Principal Engineer, Sequenom
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDEmbedded Microprocessor Systems: Real World Design (Embedded Technology) 3rd
by Stuart Ball
ISBN / ASIN: 9780750675345
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 1/14/2019.
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1/8/2019 - 3/9/2019
ucsdextension.blackboard.com
You will have access to your course on the published start date.
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Science & Technology department at 858-534-3229 or unex-sciencetech@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.