Study Guide

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
internet material

Teaching methods

Lectures
Group assignment

Student workload

12h lectures
80h group assignment
38h 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

Group assignment
Final exam

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Missing group assignment or failed final exam.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Unfocused group assignment performance.
Poor grade from final exam.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Sharp and focused group assignment 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)