Wireless Embedded Systems, 7.5 credits
Trådlösa inbyggda system, 7,5 hp
Course code: EL8012
School of Information Technology
Level: Second cycle
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Finalized by: Forsknings- och utbildningsnämnden, 2024-09-18 and is valid for students admitted for spring semester 2025.
Main field of study with advanced study
Electronics, Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements. (A1F)Entry requirements
The courses Semiconductor Devices 7.5 credits, Applied Electromagnetics 7.5 credits, High-frequency Electronics 7.5 credits and Optoelectronics 7.5 credits. Exemption of the requirement in Swedish is granted. English 6.
Placement in the Academic System
The course is included in the Master's Programme in Electronics Design, 60 credits and as an elective course in the Programme Intelligent Systems 300 credits. The course is also given as a single subject course.
Objectives
The course objective is for students to assimilate knowledge of design and modern construction method for current and future high-frequency electrical circuits and systems, focusing on modern built integrated electronics.
Following successful completion of the course the student should:
Knowledge and understanding
- describe the structure and constraints of the high-frequency circuits and systems
- briefly describe the applications of high-frequency systems
- briefly describe the communications between embedded systems
Skills and ability
- propose experimental methods for basic characterization of high-frequency circuits and systems
- perform calculations and simulations of high-frequency circuits and systems
- apply and use wireless communication technology in combination with sensors and designed circuits to collect, process and wirelessly transmit data
Judgement and approach
- discuss and critically evaluate the contents of a scientific report on the high-frequency circuits and systems
- account for the wireless technology for the development of society, and for the ethical and social aspects related to wireless communications.
Content
The course deals with Resistor (R), Inductor (L) and Capacitor (C) circuits, transmission line, Smith chart, high frequency amplifiers, mixers, oscillators, detectors, noise, phase noise, interference, LNA, architectures and system analysis. Advanced modeling with modern tools. Different construction methods. Implementation of nanodevices and sensors. Wireless communication.
Language of Instruction
Teaching Formats
Instruction consists of lectures, laboratory and exercises.
Teaching is in English.
Grading scale
Examination formats
The examination consists of a written exam, laboratory assignments and passed presentation of project work at a seminar. The written exam is 4 credits, laboratory work 2 credits and seminar 1.5 credits.
2001: Written Examination, 4 credits
Four-grade scale, digits (TH): Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
2002: Laboratory Session, 2 credits
Two-grade scale (UG): Fail (U), Pass (G)
2003: Seminar, 1.5 credits
Two-grade scale (UG): Fail (U), Pass (G)
Exceptions from the specified examination format
If there are special reasons, the examiner may make exceptions from the specified examination format and allow a student to be examined in another way. Special reasons can e.g. be study support for students with disabilities.
Course evaluation
Course evaluation is part of the course. This evaluation offers guidance in the future development and planning of the course. Course evaluation is documented and made available to the students.
Course literature and other materials
Literature list 2025-01-20 – Until further notice
Lee, Thomas H. The Design of CMOS Radio-Frequency Integrated Circuits, Cambridge University Press. A latest edition.
Journal articles are available through the University Library.
Laboratory instructions on the course website.
