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ELEX 8030

Real-Time Embedded Systems ELEX 8030

Electrical and Computer Engineering Course

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Course Overview

This course covers software and hardware design for real-time embedded systems. Topics include real-time implementation of DSP algorithms, code and hardware optimization for speed and power, real-time operating systems, reliable operation, and overall system architecture. In the laboratory, students will apply selected concepts learned in the lectures by implementing them on a development board centered around a DSP-oriented microcontroller. This course uses C as the programming language. There is some interaction with assembly code. Tutorial time early in the course is available to bring students back up to speed on selected topics such as C programming.

Prerequisite(s)

No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

3.0

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Select a processor or other implementation platform for the real-time embedded task at hand.
Design and implement hardware interfaces, including the related software.
Understand real-time operating system concepts including scheduling, interrupt handling, context switching, task synchronization, and resource sharing.
Predict and measure real-time performance.
Consider all aspects, including software and hardware, and technical and non-technical concepts, in the design of real-time embedded systems.

Effective as of Winter 2015

Related Programs

Real-Time Embedded Systems (ELEX 8030) is offered as a part of the following programs:

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Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

School of Energy

Electronics
Bachelor of Technology Part-time

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