151-0593-00L Embedded Control Systems
Semester | Autumn Semester 2017 |
Lecturers | J. S. Freudenberg, M. Schmid Daners |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Abstract | This course provides a comprehensive overview of embedded control systems. The concepts introduced are implemented and verified on a microprocessor-controlled haptic device. |
Objective | Familiarize students with main architectural principles and concepts of embedded control systems. |
Content | An embedded system is a microprocessor used as a component in another piece of technology, such as cell phones or automobiles. In this intensive two-week block course the students are presented the principles of embedded digital control systems using a haptic device as an example for a mechatronic system. A haptic interface allows for a human to interact with a computer through the sense of touch. Subjects covered in lectures and practical lab exercises include: - The application of C-programming on a microprocessor - Digital I/O and serial communication - Quadrature decoding for wheel position sensing - Queued analog-to-digital conversion to interface with the analog world - Pulse width modulation - Timer interrupts to create sampling time intervals - System dynamics and virtual worlds with haptic feedback - Introduction to rapid prototyping |
Lecture notes | Lecture notes, lab instructions, supplemental material |
Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisite courses are Control Systems I and Informatics I. This course is restricted to 33 students due to limited lab infrastructure. Interested students please contact Marianne Schmid (E-Mail: Link) After your reservation has been confirmed please register online at Link. Detailed information can be found on the course website Link |