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Embedded Systems & Edge Analytics

Niveau

Second cycle, Master

Learning outcomes of the courses/module

The graduate / the student:
* knows the architecture and components of embedded systems and can justify the advantages and disadvantages of different designs
* knows the development process and tools
* can define the requirements for an embedded system, evaluate concepts and make a selection
* is able to set up the development environment for an embedded system
* is able to create and implement simple programs regarding control, processing of sensor data, control of actuators and communication

Prerequisites for the course

according to admission requirements

Course content

• System solutions and architecture of embedded systems and characteristics
• Embedded hardware (processors, memory, I/O, busses)
• Embedded software (operating system, middleware, application, drivers)
• Real-time operation (classification, implementation)
• Multi-processor operation
• Getting to know simple platforms (e.g. Raspberry Pi, Arduino, FPGA) and the development environment
• Implementing simple use cases concerning the processing of sensors and the control of actuators
• Implementing different possibilities of data transmission
• Realization of a more complex final project

Recommended specialist literature

Marwedel, P.: Embedded system design : embedded systems foundations of cyber-physical systems, and the Internet of Things; 2021
Heath, S.; Embedded systems design; 2003
Ganssle, J. G.; The art of designing embedded systems; 2000







Assessment methods and criteria

Examination, project

Language

English

Number of ECTS credits awarded

5

Share of e-learning in %

20

Semester hours per week

2.5

Planned teaching and learning method

Lecture, individual work with software, group work, presentation and discussion of tasks

Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered

1

Name of lecturer

Prof. (FH) Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Schmiedinger, PhD

Academic year

1. study year

Key figure of the course/module

PDE.3

Type of course/module

integrated lecture

Type of course

Compulsory

Internship(s)

not applicable