Acquire an understanding of embedded systems architectures to create prototypes or products for various applications. This course examines critical issues in the decision-making process, including trade-offs between hardware and software implementations, processor and operating system selection, and IP creation or acquisition. The projects involve the latest software development tools and hardware platforms.
Timothy Scherr
The Vortex Flow Meter project encapsulates the application of embedded system architecture in measuring fluid flow using vortices shed by a bluff body and a sensor to detect the vortices. This project demonstrates the interfacing and signal processing aspects of embedded systems.
This project involves the creation of a Voice over IP (VoIP) gateway using embedded systems. It exemplifies the integration of software and hardware to transmit voice communications over a data network, showcasing real-time processing and network protocol implementation.
- Detailed understanding of embedded system architectures.
- Hands-on experience with software development tools and hardware platforms.
- Proficiency in evaluating the trade-offs between different system components.
- Skills in IP creation and acquisition for embedded applications.