Embedded Systems (H7061)
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Embedded Systems
Module H7061
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
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, and consideration of extra functional properties such as security risks and ethics. 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
AHEP4 Learning outcomes: C1, C2, C6, C8, C10, C12, M1, M2, M6, M8, M10, M12
Library
Core reading:
Lee, Edward A. and Seshia, Sanjit A., Introduction to Embedded Systems, A Cyber-Physical Systems Approach, Second Edition, http://LeeSeshia.org, ISBN 978-1-312-42740-2, 2015.
Module learning outcomes
Apply knowledge of embedded systems hardware and software design to develop solutions to real-world problems, including extra functional properties such as security risks and ethics.
Analyse and evaluate the use of embedded systems to implement timing and interrupt requirements
Design and implement software for embedded systems using appropriate programming languages and development tools
Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to develop embedded systems that interface with external hardware components
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 2 Assessment | 75.00% |
| Coursework | 25.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Test | T2 Week 6 (1 hour) | 20.00% |
| Project | T2 Week 11 | 60.00% |
| Practical Assessment | T2 Week 11 | 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 | 00111111110 |
| Spring Semester | Project | 4 hours | 00000000001 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111110 |
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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