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 technique for the development of dedicated, advanced firmware and software.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Analysis and design of electronic systems and devices:

- mastering the main features of DSP-based systems

- mastering the main features of reconfigurable HW-based systems

- mastering the main features of microcontroller-based systems

Programming:

- Being capable to analyze and design a software framework by using the C++ Language

Applications:

- Driving the basic design choices in typical embedded applications

- Mastering methods and techniques of microcontroller-based applications in 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.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Digital Signal Processors (DSP)          

• Differences between DSPs and conventional microProc.
• 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
• Circuit design using FPGA
• Applications of FPGAin embedded systems

MicroControllers

• Architectures
• Advanced application techniques

Embedded System Programming

• C and C++ language

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Handouts by Teacher

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

Lapsley, Bier, Shoham, Lee "DSP Processor Fundamentals ", IEEE Press, 1997

Bateman, Paterson-Stephens "The DSP Handbook", Prentice-Hall, 2002

Hu  "Programmable Digital Signal Processors", Marcel Dekker, 2002

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

PAOLO GASTALDO (President)

FRANCESCO CURATELLI

ERMANNO DI ZITTI (President Substitute)

CHRISTIAN GIANOGLIO (President Substitute)

RODOLFO ZUNINO (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/9273/p/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

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.

Exam schedule