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Real Time Embedded Systems (829H1)

Real Time Embedded Systems

Module 829H1

Module details for 2021/22.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)

Module Outline

The module will cover:
Microcontroller based real time systems
- Architectures and structures
- Task structures and synchronisation
- Real time, deterministic applications
- Multitasking management
- Communications between tasks
- Examples (ARM based 32 bit controllers) and case study (Ethernet/WiFi/Bluetooth)

AHEP3 Learning Outcomes
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Library

Fast and Effective Embedded Systems Design: Applying the Arm Mbed, Toulson R. and Wilmshurst T., Newnes, 2012, ISBN 978-0080977683.
Embedded Systems Design, An introduction to processes, tools and techniques, Berger A.S. CMP books, 2002, ISBN 1-57820-073-3 2.
Building Internet of Things with the Arduino, Doukas C., CreateSpace, 2012, ISBN 978-1470023430.

Module learning outcomes

Systematically understand the principles of real time embedded systems.

Capable of proficiently programming on a commonly used microcontroller on real-time problems.

Able to comment upon different microcontroller and microprocessor based real-time systems.

Systematic understanding of the design and operation of different architectures, structures and management of real-time embedded systems.

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework100.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
ReportXVAC Week 1 4.00%
ReportA1 Week 1 80.00%
ReportT1 Week 4 4.00%
ReportT1 Week 6 4.00%
ReportT1 Week 8 4.00%
ReportT1 Week 10 4.00%
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.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Autumn SemesterLaboratory3 hours01111111111

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Prof Zhengguo Sheng

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