Sensors and Signal Conditioning (5 cr)
Code: 5051229-3001
General information
Enrollment
02.07.2020 - 30.09.2020
Timing
03.09.2020 - 31.12.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology
- Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
- Mauri Suhonen
- Jari-Pekka Paalassalo
Teacher in charge
Jari-Pekka Paalassalo
Groups
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PTIVIS18SPTIVIS18S
Objective
After completing the course the student:
- knows different AD conversion methods and can choose and use them for data acquisition
- understands the basic principles of sensor operation and the need for careful system interconnections.
- understands different methods of interference in and between electronic devices and systems and can apply this for a reliable measurement system design.
Content
- fundamental signal conditioning (amplification, filtering, attenuation, isolation, linearization, circuit protection)
- analog to digital conversion
- multiplexing and sampling
- noise reduction
Materials
lecture slides
matlab scripts
lab instructions
Teaching methods
Lectures
Lab exercises
Student workload
13h lectures
39h labs
40h home assignments
41h self-study
2h exam
Content scheduling
Signal properties in time and frequency domains
Noise and interference
Signal sampling
Signal filtering
Analog and digital sensor interfaces
Sensors and applications
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Mandatory lab exercises
Lab activity and performance
Final exam
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Missing labs or failed final exam.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Unfocused lab performance.
Poor grade from final exam.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Sharp and focused lab performance. Student learns tools and concepts, and shows efficient problem solving skills.
Good grade from final exam.
Qualifications
Introduction to Electronics and Transmission (or similar skills)
System software (or similar skills)