CC2511 - Embedded Systems Design

The design of microprocessor based systems for instrumentation and consumer electronics: microprocessor programming; microprocessor architecture; peripherals; interfacing techniques; embedded C programming and testing; computer aided design (CAD) tools for circuit schematic and printed circuit board design and manufacture; a design project to demonstrate interfacing and real time control of electro-mechanical systems.

Learning Outcomes

• justify and apply the design techniques used in the design project and communicate this to others;
• design and construct microprocessor based embedded systems using computer aided design tools to meet specific criteria;
• describe and apply appropriate techniques for interfacing instrumentation sensors and actuators for the operation of computer controlled electro-mechanical systems;
• describe and undertake the hardware and software design of real time microprocessor based instrumentation and control systems.

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
• Design project - prototype - group work 32% Project report - individual 8% - (40%) - Group & Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (10%) - Individual.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.