OVERVIEW

This module provides basic notions in the design of embedded systems, and deeper insights into the various technologies and components that are used for the production of common embedded devices. The module joins competences in hardware architectures with technique for the development of dedicated, advanced firmware and software.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This module provides basic notions in the design of embedded systems, and deeper insights into the various technologies and components that are used for the production of common embedded devices. The module joins competences in hardware architectures with techniques for the development of dedicated, advanced firmware and software.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the teaching unit, the student will be able:

- to master the main features of DSP-based systems

- to master the main features of microcontroller-based systems

From the viewpoint of programming, the student will be able to interpret and design low-cost microcontroller-based systems.

From the viewpoint of applications, the student will be able:

- to design and create embedded applications;

- to master and apply methods and techniques of microcontroller-based approaches to low-cost embedded systems

TEACHING METHODS

Class lessons by the Teacher, whenever possible and in compliance with safety regulations. Therefore it is possible that classes will be given on-line. In any case, please refer to the on-line platform "AulaWeb" for further updates.

Class attendance is highly recommended, as lessons include examples of project developments and interdisciplinary considerations that are hardly found in reference textbooks.

The student is strongly encouraged to an individual study and to practical experiments, to verify the technologies and the methods presented during the lectures. 

Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), disabilities or other educational needs are invited to contact the teacher and the School's contact person for disability at the beginning of teaching to agree on possible teaching arrangements that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning patterns. Contacts of the teacher and the School's disability contact person can be found at the following link Comitato di Ateneo per l’inclusione delle studentesse e degli studenti con disabilità o con DSA | UniGe | Università di Genova

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Digital Signal Processors (DSP)          

• Differences between DSPs and conventional microprocessors.
• DSP architecture
• DSP programming
• DSP design and application case studies

DSP Applications

• DSPs  in image processing
• DSPs for linear and non linear processing
• DSPs in Control systems

FPGAs

• Basic notions on FPGAs
• Applications of FPGAs in embedded systems

MicroControllers

• Modern microcontroller architectures
• Advanced application techniques
• Connectivity and sensors
• Actuators

Appplications in Embedded systems with microcontrollers

• InternetOf Things
• Mechatronics

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Handouts provided by the Professor.

H. Schildt, "Guida al linguaggio C++", McGraw Hill, 1996

Students with learning disabilities (DSA) will be allowed to use specific modes and tools, that will be established on a case-by-case basis with the official representative of Engineering Courses within the Committee for the inclusion of students with disabilities.  

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/9273/studenti-orario

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Written exam, including multiple-choice and open tests

Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), disabilities, or other educational needs are invited to contact the teacher and the DITEN contact person for disability to agree on the possible use of specific modalities and supports that will be determined on a case-by-case basis, according to the University regulation for the inclusion and right to study of students with disabilities or specific learning disorders.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The test items on one hand ascertain the notions acquired, by checking the basic knowledge about the structure of Embedded Systems.

On the other hand, some items and questions involve design-related issues, which aim at verifying the competences in the design and deployment of embedded systems that include the notions learned in classes.

The progressive skill evaluation adopts an incremental procedure:

- a baseline set of questions allow to verify the acquisition of the basic concepts and notions that are considered as the minimal level to pass the exam;

- a "reference" set of tests ascertain the expected level of knowledge, which includes the concepts and and skills associate with an average competence level, deriving from a non-mnemonic only study of the subject;

- a challenging set of tests aim to certify the acquisition of an advanced level of competence, including information and skills that derive from an autonomous processing of the lecture subjects 

FURTHER INFORMATION

Ask the professor for other information not included in this description of the teaching unit.