Smart Systems and Wireless Communication (5 ECTS)

Objective

The course provides knowledge on communication protocols and technologies in embedded systems with the focus on wireless communication. On completion of the course students will know the principles of internal and external communication protocols of embedded systems. Students are able to develop connectivity of embedded systems based on given specifications.

Content

- Principles of communication protocols
- Wireless communication (ZigBEE, Bluetooth, NFC)
- Serial communication protocols (I2C, SPI, etc.)

Location and time

Lecture Slides

Materials

Linux for Embedded and Real-time Applications Abbott,Doug 2013

Teaching methods

Lectures
Exercises
Classroom Discussion
Project
Final Report

Student workload

35 hours of contact teaching
80 hours of self study and independent work

Further information

Before taking this class students should be familiar with Linux OS basics and be able to carry out basic tasks. from the terminal (cd, ls, chmod, pipes, grep... etc.) Additionally, the ability to program in C language is required. Understanding how to program embedded systems is helpful.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of information technology and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the information technology sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation will be based on:

- Activity during contact lessons 10%
- Exercises 30%
- Project 30%
- Group work and Report 30%