| School/Faculty/Institute |
Faculty of Engineering |
| Course Code |
EE 471 |
| Course Title in English |
Introduction to Embedded Systems |
| Course Title in Turkish |
Gömülü Sistemlere Giriş |
| Language of Instruction |
EN |
| Type of Course |
Flipped Classroom,Laboratory Work |
| Level of Course |
Introductory |
| Semester |
Fall |
| Contact Hours per Week |
| Lecture: 2 |
Recitation: - |
Lab: 2 |
Other: - |
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| Estimated Student Workload |
155 hours per semester |
| Number of Credits |
6 ECTS |
| Grading Mode |
Standard Letter Grade
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| Pre-requisites |
EE 203 - Digital Systems Design
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| Expected Prior Knowledge |
Prior knowledge digital systems, gate level design of combinational and sequential circuits, circuit analysis is expected. |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| Registration Restrictions |
Only Undergraduate Students |
| Overall Educational Objective |
To learn the basics of embedded systems classification, composition of state machines, system design methodologies, embedded system components such as embedded microprocessor, microcontrollers, FPGAs, sensors, actuators and memory architectures. |
| Course Description |
This course provides an introduction to embedded systems design. The following topics are covered: overview of embedded systems, state machine design and algorithmic state machines (ASM), hardware design and implementation for embedded systems, some hardware components of embedded systems: FPGAs, microcontrollers, microprocessors, sensors, actuators, memory architectures, FPGA programming with Verilog HDL, interfacing FPGA with microprocessor. Students will complete a microprocessor and FPGA based embedded system design project. |
| Course Description in Turkish |
Bu ders gömülü sistemlere giriş düzeyindedir. Aşağıdaki konular kapsanacaktır: gömülü sistemlerin tanıtımı, durum makinesi tasarımı ve algoritmik durum makinesi, gömülü sistemlerin donanım tasarımı ve gerçeklemesi, gömülü sistemlerin bazı donanım bileşenleri: FPGA, mikrodenetleyiciler, mikroişlemciler, sensör, eyleyici, bellek mimarileri, Verilog DTD ile FPGA programlama, FPGA ve mikroişlemci haberleşmesi için arayüz tasarımı. Öğrenciler mikroişlemci ve FPGA içeren bir gömülü sistem tasarımı projesi yürütecektir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and Competences
Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand the structure and basic elements of an embedded system;
2) compose embedded system models and FPGA modules using Verilog HDL;
3) construct a custom system such as a soft-processor on FPGA through embedding;
4) design an FPGA+soft-processor based embedded system;
5) compile a system by designing individual components as a part of team;
6) report and present a designed embedded system to a wide audience.
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| 1) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
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| 2) An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
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| 4) An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
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| 5) An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
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| 6) An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
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| 7) An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. |
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Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
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S Supportive |
H Highly Related |
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Program Outcomes and Competences |
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Assessed by |
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An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
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Exam
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An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
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Exam,Lab
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An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences |
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Project
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An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
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An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
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Lab,Project
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An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
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An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. |
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Lab,Project
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| Prepared by and Date |
TUBA AYHAN , June 2019 |
| Course Coordinator |
TUBA AYHAN |
| Semester |
Fall |
| Name of Instructor |
Asst. Prof. Dr. TUBA AYHAN |
Course Contents
| Week |
Subject |
| 1) |
Overview of embedded systems |
| 2) |
FPGA based embedded systems and Verilog HDL |
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FPGA programming with Verilog HDL |
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State machine design and algorithmic state machines (ASM) |
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Peripherals: sensor, actuators and GPIO operations |
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Memory structures |
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Programmable interface |
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Serial interface protocols I2C, SPI, UART |
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Hardcore/softcore processors: ARM and NIOS II |
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Embedding NIOS II on FPGA |
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Internal bus for FPGA |
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Project part 1: software design on NIOS II |
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Project part 2: hardware design on FPGA with embedded NIOS II |
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Project part 3: Demo and presentation |
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Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period |
| 16) |
Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | 1. Lee and Seshia, Introduction to Embedded Systems, Second Edition, MIT Press, 2017 (online available at http://leeseshia.org/index.html) (part I and II)
2. Altera, Quartus II Handbook, 2017 (online available at https://www.altera.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/en_US/pdfs/literature/hb/qts/qts_qii5v1.pdf)
Altera, Embedded Design Handbook, 2017 (online available at https://www.altera.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/en_US/pdfs/literature/hb/nios2/edh_ed_handbook.pdf)
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| Teaching Methods | Contact hours using “Flipped Classroom” as an active learning technique. |
| Homework and Projects | Students will complete a microprocessor and FPGA based embedded system design project. |
| Laboratory Work | Students will carry out (7 experiments) on FPGA programing and embedding NIOS II. |
| Computer Use | Student is to use Quartus, Qsys and Modelsim tools for their designs. |
| Other Activities | None |
| Assessment Methods |
| Assessment Tools |
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| Laboratory |
7 |
% 40 |
| Project |
1 |
% 20 |
| Midterm(s) |
2 |
% 40 |
| TOTAL |
% 100 |
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| Course Administration |
Instructor’s office and phone number: 5th Floor
office hours:
email address: ayhant@mef.edu.tr
Policies:
• Missing a midterm: Provided that proper documents of excuse are presented, a make-up exam will be given for the missed midterm.
• Missing project: Fail.
• Lab reports are due 1 week after it is completed. Late reports will be downgraded by 20% for each day passed the due date.
• Exams are in closed-notes and closed-books format.
• To be eligible of submitting the project, you should attend 3 out of 4 lab sections and your weighted average before the project submission should be at least 25 (out of 100).
• A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations
Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: YÖK Regulations
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Information Package / Course Catalogue