Sensors and Signal Conditioning (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Key concepts of measurements
Basic concepts in metrology
Sensor signal chain (sensor - variable transform - filtering - sampling - digital processing - data fusion)

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, home works
Group assignment

Exam schedules

Exam gives up to 20% of course grade points.
Exam is on week 43.

Completion alternatives

Assessment exam in a manner agreed upon with the teacher.

Student workload

18h lectures
30h homework
50h group assignment
28h self-study
6h exams

Evaluation methods and criteria

Course has total 100pts max:
30pts homework
20pts exam
50pts project
And final grading is 50-59 pts == 1, ... 90-99pts == 5.

Failed (0)

Missing group assignment or failed final exam.
<50pts

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Unfocused group assignment performance.
Poor grade from final exam.
50-69pts

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

70-89pts

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.
90-100pts

Qualifications

Introduction to Electronics and Transmission (or similar skills)
System software (or similar skills)

Further information

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