5 ECTS credits
130 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4016304FNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
The valid fiche can be found at the following link : ELEC-H410. Change the language to English in the dropdown menu on top of the page.
Design of real-time systems : choice of hard/soft, languages, simulators, emulators, logic analysers. Real-time software : time- and event-driven scheduling, Real-time operating systems. Industrial networks, field buses.
Teaching methods :
Lectures : 2 ECTS (12x2h), Labs : 3 ECTS (9x4h) to illustrate the lectures; 3 labs are devoted to difficulties related to small microcomputers and real-time debug. 6 labs are devoted to a project of distributed system based upon CAN and CANOpen.
References, bibliography and recommended reading :
LIU Jane, 'Real-time systems', Pearson; Labrosse JJ, 'MicroC/OS-II : The Real-Time Kernel', CMP Books; Labrosse JJ, 'Embedded Systems Building Blocks : Complete and Ready-to-Use Modules in C', CMP Books; Pfeiffer O., Ayre A. and Keydel C., 'Embedded Networking with CAN and CANOpen', RTC books.
Having in-depth knowledge and understanding of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering.
Can think critically about and evaluate projects, systems and processes, particularly when based on incomplete, contradictory and/or redundant information.
Having in-depth knowledge and understanding of the advanced methods and theories to schematize and model complex problems or processes.
Having an in-depth scientific knowledge, understanding and skills in at least one of the subfields needed to design, produce, apply and maintain complex mechanical, electrical and/or energy systems.
Having an in-depth understanding of safety standards and rules with respect to mechanical, electrical and energy systems.
Can reformulate complex engineering problems in order to solve them (simplifying assumptions, reducing complexity).
Can present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience.
Can collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team.
Can work in an industrial environment with attention to safety, quality assurance, communication and reporting.
Can develop, plan, execute and manage engineering projects at the level of a starting professional.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Method of assessment : Oral examination Question 1 : the student has to prepare at home and present a 20 min speech over a microprocessor which has not been studied in the lectures; Question 2 : chosen by the examinator to complete aspects not seen in question 1.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Mechatronics-Construction (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Robotics and Mechanical Construction