TECHNICAL Eng. in TELECOMMUNICATION (Electronic Systems). Syllabus 2001/2002.
University of Valencia. SPAIN.


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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS.
The Technical Engineering Degree in Telecommunications (Electronic Systems) in the University of Valencia is a cluster of terms intended to train Technical Engineers, well-qualified for the electronic industry market and R&D activities, ready to analyse and solve technological challenges, ready to get involved and develop projects.

The Technical Engineering Degree in Telecommunication (Electronic Systems) in the University of Valencia will be trained in Electronic Circuits Design, Digital Signal Processing, Telematics, and Power Electronics. Our engineers will be able to directly access the Electronic Engineer Degree (two years).

TEACHING CONTENTS
The teaching content of the Technical Engineering Degree in Telecommunications (Electronic Systems) is organised into units called MODULES. A given number of credits are assigned to each module, so that one credit equals 10 teaching hours. There are four different types of modules:
Core Modules: these correspond to disciplines determined by national General Guidelines.
Compulsory Modules: these correspond to disciplines determined by the University of Valencia, which are compulsory for each degree.
Elective Modules: these correspond to disciplines determined by the University of Valencia for the Technical Engineering Degree in Telecommunications (Electronic Systems), from amongst which a determined number of credits must be studied.
Free Choice Modules: these correspond to modules which are chosen freely by the pupil from amongst the disciplines of various degrees offered at the University of Valencia and/or other specific degrees, of which a determined number of credits must be studied.

As regards the number of credits, the teaching content of the Technical Engineering Degree in Telecommunications (Electronic Systems) is distributed in the following way:
Core Modules: 105 credits
Compulsory Modules: 40.5 credits
Elective Modules:25.5 credits
Free Choice: 21 credits

The teaching content is 207 credits in all, 192 of which correspond to theoretical or laboratory modules and 15 correspond to the End of Degree Project. There are no incompatibilities between different modules but there are some hints for the better following of the modules.

The year is divided into two semesters. The first semester begins the last week of September and finishes in mid February. The second semesters starts in mid February and finishes at the end of June. The last three weeks of each semester are nor dedicated to Lecturing but examinations. The modules may take a semester or a whole year.

ADMISSION TO TECHNICAL Eng. IN TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING (ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS) STUDIES
When students finish the secondary school they must pass an examination. The students are admitted depending on their results (marks obtained during the secondary school and final examination) until all the places, which are available annually, are filled. For the 2001/02 academic course there were 120 places.
After completing the Degree, students are allowed to have direct access to second cycle Degrees in:
B.Eng. Electronic Engineering.
B.Eng. Control and Industrial Electronic Engineering.
B.Eng. Telecommunications Engineering.

SUBJECTS MAP
I.T.T.-S.E. FIRST YEAR

CODE

Term

MODULE’S NAME

TYPE

Cred.

Theo

Lab

13104

both

Mathematical Analysis for Engineering

T

12

12

0

13100

both

Analogue electronics I

T

12

7.5

4.5

13095

both

Analysis of Circuits and Linear Systems

T

9

7.5

1.5

13097

both

Digital Electronic Devices and Circuits

T

10.5

6

4.5

12755

1st

Computing

OB

6

3

3

13103

2nd

Principles of Physic for Engineers

T

6

6

0

13102

2nd

Electronic Devices

T

6

3

3

 

 

Elective

OP

6

 

 

 

 
TOTAL

 

67.5

 

 

I.T.T.-S.E. SECOND YEAR

CODE

Term

MODULE’S NAME

Type

Creds

Theo

Lab

13125

Both

Digital Electronic Systems

T

12

7.5

4.5

13110

Both

Instrumentation and Electronic Equipment

T

10.5

6

4.5

13127

Both

CAD

OB

6

0

6

13105

1st

Fundamentals of Computers Architecture

T

6

3

3

13114

1st

Introduction to Digital Signal Processing

OB

7.5

4.5

3

13116

2nd

Microelectronics

T

6

3

3

13101

2nd

Analogue electronics II

OB

6

4.5

1.5

 

 

Elective

OP

9

 

 

 

 

Free Choice

LO

6

 

 

 

 
TOTAL

 

69

 

 

I.T.T.-S.E. THIRD YEAR

Code

Term

MODULE’S NAME

Type

Creds

Theo

Lab

13124

Both

Electronic Control Systems

T

9

6

3

13111

Both

Introduction to Power Electronics

OB

9

6

3

13106

1st

Foundations on communication electronics

OB

6

4.5

1.5

13119

2nd

Projects

T

6

4.5

1.5

13118

 

Final Career Project

OB

15

0

15

 

 

Elective

OP

10.5

 

 

 

 

Free Choice

LO

15

 

 

 

 
TOTAL

 

70.5

 

 

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS (can also be chosen as free choice subjects)

Code

MODULE’S NAME

Term

Year

Creds

Theo

Lab

13112

Intro. to Programmable Logic Controllers

1st

2nd

7.5

4.5

3

12510

Economy and industrial organization

1st

2nd

6

6

0

13115

Mathematical methods for engineering

(*)

2nd

6

4.5

1.5

13123

Power supply electronic systems

2nd

2nd

7.5

4.5

3

13029

Programming tools

2nd

2nd

4.5

1.5

3

13129

Multimedia information processing

1st

3rd

4.5

3

1.5

13113

Introduction to telecommunication systems

1st

3rd

4.5

4.5

0

13121

Remote Sensing Systems

1st

3rd

4.5

3

1.5

13107

Assessment and Quality Control in Electr.

1st

3rd

6

6

0

13098

Optical communications

(*)

3rd

4.5

3

1.5

13126

Distributed industrial systems

(*)

3rd

6

3

3

13122

Electronic systems with microprocessors

2nd

3rd

6

3

3

13120

Data Transmission Networks

2nd

3rd

6

3

3

13096

Power electronic devices

2nd

3rd

6

4.5

1.5

13117

Microwaves and antennas

2nd

3rd

6

4.5

1.5

13109

Virtual instrumentation

2nd

3rd

6

3

3

(*) These subjects are not offered this academic year (2001/02)


QUALIFICATION SYSTEM

The results are expressed as numerical marks from 0 to 10. The students are graded according to the following scale: 0-5 SUSPENSO (fail), 5-7 APROBADO (pass), 7- 8.5 NOTABLE (second class), over 8.5 SOBRESALIENTE (first class). Amongst the students with a first class grade, a MATRÍCULA DE HONOR (first class grade with distinction) is awarded, at a rate of one first class grade with distinction for each group of 20 pupils.
Despite this, final marks of the Degree are computed with a different numerical value, i.e.: APROBADO=1, NOTABLE=2, SOBRESALIENTE=3, MATRÍCULA DE HONOR=4.

EVALUATION METHODS

These can change for each subject from one academic year to another. Nevertheless, the most usual form of assessment in the theoretical modules is a final examination. The laboratory modules are assessed according to the criteria of laboratory attendance, dissertations presented after the lab. sessions and, optionally, course work, continual assessment, or a final examination.

TECHNICAL TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING (ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS) MODULES

CORE MODULES

Analysis of Circuits and Linear Systems. (9 Credits). Annual.

Fundamental concepts. Basic network elements. Network matrices. Kirchoff laws. Network theorems. Alternating current. Network frequency response. Bode charts. Laplace transform in the network theory. Network stability.

 

Analogue Electronics I. (12 Credits). Annual.

Theory (7.5 credits)

Electronics and analogue signals. Passive components: resistance, capacitors and reels. Active components: tension and current sources. Semiconductor substances. Solid devices: the diode and transistor. Other types of solid devices. Signal amplifiers with transistors: polarisation, calculating input and output gains and impedance in different configurations. Frequency response of amplifiers with bipolar transistors. Amplifiers design. Amplifiers with field effect transistors. Analysis and design. Power amplifiers: A and B type circuits. Designing power amplifiers. Integrated power amplifiers. Feedback in amplifiers. Feedback effects. Application of power amplifiers. Oscillators. Feedback applications in oscillator design. Types of oscillators. Power sources. Rectification. Filtering. Designing unregulated supplies. Regulators for power supplies. Types. Designing regulated power supplies. Using integrated regulators. Differential amplifiers. Differential gain. Common mode gain. Common mode rejection factor. Measuring parameters of differential amplifiers. Operational amplifiers: structure, types, characteristics. Applications. Designing signal and power amplifiers, power supplies, oscillators. Radio frequency circuits. Tuned amplifiers. Mixers. Modulator circuits. Frequency, phase and amplitude modulation. Detector circuits.

Lab (4.5 Credits)

Basic laboratory equipment and general work procedures in the laboratory. Determining frequency response in passive networks. Designing and building circuits with diodes. Designing an amplifier with a bipolar transistor in common emitter. Determining its frequency response and its input and output impedance. Multi-phase amplifiers with bipolar transistors. Signal amplifiers with a field effect transistor. Designing a power phase without feedback for audio frequency. Using negative feedback in power amplifiers for audio use. Using positive feedback for creating oscillators. Designing and assembling an unregulated power supply. Designing a power supply regulator. Short-circuit protection. Designing and assembling a differential amplifier with bipolar transistors. Designing a power amplifier for audio use with operational amplifiers. Design and experimental study of radio frequency circuits.

Mathematical Analysis for Engineering .(12 Credits). Annual

Complex numbers: binary and polar form. Exponential and logarithmic functions. Linear equations systems. Gauss method. Matrixes and determinants. Cramer’s rule. Functions of one variable. Limits. Continuity. Derivability. Undefined integration. Defined integration: calculus fundamental theorem. Even and odd functions. Ordinary differential equations. Homogeneous equations: characteristic equation. Resolution methods. Linear systems of differential equations. Vector calculus. Several variables functions. Partial derivation and gradient. Chain rule. Iterated integration. Complex variable functions. Complex continuity and derivation. Taylor series. Convergence. Laplace transform. Properties. Applications of Laplace transform to  differential equations. Numerical methods. Numerical integration. Periodic functions. Fourier Series. Fourier Transforms. Properties. Inverse Fourier transform. Partial derivation equations. Wave equation. Telegraph equation. Convolution. Discrete series and Fourier transform. Properties

Digital Electronic Devices and Circuits (10.5 credits). Annual

Theory (6 credits)

Numerical systems. Commutation algebra. Logic circuits. Simplifying logic functions. Bipolar logic families. MOS logic families. Combinatory MSI circuits. Logic gate bistables. Registers and counters. Analysis and design of sequential circuits. Sequential digital circuits. D/A converters. A/D converters.

Lab (4.5 credits)

Simplifying logic functions. Study of TTL and CMOS logic gates. Simulating TTL and CMOS logic gates. Design and analysis of combinatory MSI circuits. Studying bistables, registers and counters. Design and analysis of sequential circuits. Design and analysis of synchronous digital circuits. D/A and A/D converters.

 

Principles of Physic for Engineers (6 credits) 2nd semester

Coulomb’s law. Electrostatic field. Electrostatic potential. Conductors. Capacity. Capacitors. Dielectrics. Circuits in DC. Electric current and intensity of current: continuity equation. Ohm’s law: electric resistance. Joule’s effect: electric power. Generators: electric circuits. Thevenin theorem. Biot-Savart’s law. Magnetostatic field. Material media in magnetic field. Magnetic flux. Faraday’s law. Autoinduction coefficients. Transformers. AC circuits. Capacitors and coils impedance. RLC series circuit. Work and power. Filters. Resonance. Chemical link. Crystalline solid structure. Free electrons in metals. Bands theory. Metals, isolators and semiconductors. Effective mass. Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors. Electric neutrality  equation. Diffusion and drag current. Generation and recombination. The p-n union, characteristic magnitudes. The diode in direct and inverse polarisation. Photoelectronic diodes. Applications: the rectifier and the CD lector. Switching transistors. The union transistor. Working point. Operating mode of a transistor. The transistor as a switch. Logic gates. Biestables. 

Microelectronics. (3 Credits). 2nd semester

Theory (3 credits)

Semiconductor models and devices. Statistics and transporting charge in semiconductors. Physics of the PN union. Physics of bipolar components: the transistor and thyristor. Physics of unipolar or field effect devices. Crystalline and epitaxial growth. Oxidation and deposition of layers. Diffusion and implantation of ions. Lithography techniques. Integration of passive components. Bipolar integration technology. MOSFET manufacturing technology.

Lab (3 credits)

Study of various semiconductor elements. Operating the m-Electronics software, integrated circuit design. Logic circuit design.

Electronic control systems. (9 Credits). Annual

Theory (6 credits)

Introduction to automatic control. Systems modelling. Final and initial value theorem. Resolution of differential equations by Laplace transform. The transfer function and frequency response. Dynamic analysis of first and second order systems. Equivalent reduced system. Representation with state equations. Calculus and representation of feedback systems. Block and flux diagrams. Mason’s rule. Steady analysis of feedback systems. Steady error. Position, velocity and acceleration errors. System type. Output error. Dynamic analysis of feedback systems. Absolute stability by Routh-Hurwitz. Nyquist relative stability. Phase and gain margins. Roots place. Module condition and argument condition. Analog compensators. Types. Design based on the frequency response. Asymptotic design. Design with backwards-forwards nets. Design based on the roots place. Compensation of dominants zeros with prefilters. Z transform. Discrete state equations. Static and dynamic analysis of discrete systems. Absolute stability proposition: Routh-Hurwitz. Digital compensators design.

Lab (3 credits)

Temperature control. DC motor control. Study of a phase loop, PLL. Study of system with Matlab. Frequency response. The roots place. Compensation. Digital control systems.

Electronic Devices (6 Credits). 2nd semester

Introduction to solid state conduction. Crystalline and epitaxial growth. Crystalline growth from melted material. Floating Zone Technique. Wafer formation and materials characterisation. Epitaxial Growth. Oxidation and particles deposition. Dielectric layers deposition. Polycrystalline silicon deposition. Metallic films deposition. Diffusion and ions implantation. Basic Principles. Diffusion related processes. Ions Distribution. Disorder. Implantation related processes. Lithography techniques. Optical Lithography. Electron and ion beams and X-ray lithography. Chemical etching. Passive components integration. The Resistive integrated circuit. The capacitor integrated circuit. Inductance integration. Diodes, types and characteristics. Fabrication technologies. Bipolar transistors. Signal, power and radio-frequency transistors. Fabrication technologies. Field-Effect Transistors. Power JFET, MOSFET and MOSFETs Fabrication technologies.

Instrumentation and Electronic Equipment. (10.5 Credits). Annual.

Theory (6 credits)

Introduction and basic concepts. Electronics equipment’s. Digital Multimeters. Function Generators. The Oscilloscope. Measurements of electrical-physics magnitudes. Voltage and current measurements. Inductors, capacitors and resistors measurements. Measurements of non-electrical physics magnitudes. The Operational Amplifier in electronic instrumentation. Sensors. Basic conditioning circuits.

Lab (4.5 credits)
The Digital multimeter in DC. Errors. The Digital multimeter in AC. Errors. Design and verification of function generators. The arbitrary generator. Use of passive probes and basic measures with the oscilloscope. V-I converter. Instrumentation amplifier. Unbalancing in OPAM’s. Electronic measure of temperature. Design of an conditioning circuit for measure of fluids with a termistor. Electronic measurement of light.

Fundamentals of computer architecture. (6 credits) 1st semester.

Theory (3 credits)

Introduction. Functional units. Computers evolution. Internal representation of the information. No numerical information. Numerical information. Computer aritmethics. The Central Processing Unit (CPU). Set of instructions. CPU structure. RISC computers and superscalars. Information transference. System buses. Memory systems. Input/Output. Operative systems.  Control unit. Wired sequencing. Microprogrammed sequencing.

Lab (3 credits)

DLX architecture. Registers. Data. Addressing. Interrupts. Set of instructions. Types of instructions: Y, R, J. Instructions format. Load and save. Data Transfer. Arithmetic. Logical. Shifting. Comparing. Jumping point. Use of the DLX simulator. Using of several learning programs of every one of the simulator concepts.

Digital Electronic Systems (6 Credits). 3rd four-month period

Microcontroller systems. The CPU in a microcontroller. Input/output. 8-bit microcontrollers. 8-bit microprocessors. 16-bit microprocessors. Design of electronic systems based on microcontrollers and microprocessors. Introduction to advanced microprocessors.

Projects (6 Credits). 2nd semester

To bring to the student into projects headquarter criteria, planning techniques, managing and project control, and the standards for electronic projects. Project management. Project kick-off: Development stages of a product. Product maintenance. Product innovation. Product planning.. Projects’ evaluation: Fundamentals. Evaluation methods. Economical indexes on projects evaluation. Accuracy measurement of results. Fundamentals. Procedures’ basis. Basic information: Commercial data, engineering data, manufacturing and financial data. Project management methods: Decision-Theory based models: Risk analysis, profiling methods. Linear programming. Dynamical programming. Project cancellation. General considerations. Authorisation procedures on project developing: Developing cycle of a new product. Process definition stage, production and commercialisation stages. Modifying the process. Decision and co-ordination ways. Project characterisation. Project specifications: Specifications structure. Technical data. Applicable standards on electronic projects: Fundamentals. CE labelling. Electrotechnical laws for low tension. European directive 89/366/CE.- EMI normative: emission, immunity. Normative on low frequency harmonics emission. Quality assessment system: Quality control and quality assessment. ISO 9000 procedure. Proceeding manual. Certification. Project documentation: Project documentation organisation. Product documentation.: Documentation levels.

COMPULSORY MODULES

Introduction to Digital Signal Processing (7.5 credits) 1st semester

Theory (4.5 credits)

Introduction. Applications to Digital Signal Processing. Digital vs. Analog Systems. Basic elements of a digital processing system. Basic Digital Signals. A/D y D/A Conversion. Parts of an A/D conversion. Sampling Theorem. Signal Quantization. Signal Coding. D/A conversion.  Discreet Systems. Linearly and Temporal invariance. Causality and stability. Discreet systems representation: Time-domain analysis. Description of discreet signals employing impulses. Impulse response of a Time-Invariant and Linear System Convolution. Properties. Difference equations. Z-transform. Definition and properties. Convergence Region. Causality and Stability. Analysis of TIL systems performing Z-Transform. Fourier Analysis for Signals and Discreet Systems. Fourier series of a discreet and periodical signal. Representation of discreet and non-periodical signals: Fourier Transform. Discreet Fourier Transform. Frequency-response of TIL systems. Examples. Applications. Noise cancellation .Filters: Definitions and types. Different filters design. Averaging. SNR. Audio, Imaging, and Bioengineering Applications.

Analogue electronics II (6 credits). 2nd semester

Theory (4.5 credits)

Advanced audio power amplifiers. Types of amplifiers. Operational amplifiers for audio and feedback. Real cases. Impedance ratio. Foster and Cauer synthesis methods. Active impedance synthesis. Filters: Butterworth, Chebyshev and Bessel approximations. Frequency transforms. Low pass, high pass, stop band, and all pass filters. Passive filters. Electronic structures for filter design: active filters. Filter sensibility. Practical filters. Function generators. Analog multipliers. Resolution of differential equations through analogue methods and synthesis of non linear transfer functions. Practical generators. Analogue commutators and comparators. Sample and retention circuits. Schmitt trigger. High-frequency signal generators: Meissner, Hartley, and Colpitts. Low-frequency generators: progressive dephasing and Wien. Other types of generators: multivibrators and quartz oscillators.

Lab  (1.5 credits)

Audio power amplifiers for audio. Realisation of impedances. Design and implementation of filters. Pulses circuits. Oscillators.

CAD Techniques (6 Credits). Annual.

Definition of basic concepts in printed circuits boards (PCB) elaboration process. EMI-related rules. Rules to avoid the heating. Practical advises. The scheme editor “schematics” by microsimÒ: Program structure e interrelation with the symbols and encapsulate libraries. Description of the menus of the program. Designs with multiples pages. Blocks and hierarchy symbols. Communication between blocks/hierarchy symbols. Creation and edition of  encapsulated pinouts (plb library). Program structure and interrelation with the footprints libraries, encapsulates and pad stacks. Description of the program menus. Example pf creation of a footprint. Creation of the schemes with orcad sdt. Description of principal functions: Positioning of symbols, connection tracing, edition, etc. Assignation of encapsulating (file .stf) and creation of the netlist. Principal editor functions of the layout OrCAD PCB386 editor: positioning of footprints, visualising of ratsnest, manual and automatic rooters, DRC checking, etc. AutoCAD, 2D drawings for reference, 3-D drawings: creation of 3D objects for a sum and difference of solids.

Introduction to Power Electronics. (9 Credits) Annual

Theory (6 credits)

Introduction to the Power Electronics Systems. Line-Frequency Diode Rectifiers. Line-Frequency Phase-Controlled Rectifiers and Inverters. AC Voltage Controllers. DC Choppers. Switch-mode DC-AC Inverters. PWM Inverters. Motor Drive Applications: AC and DC Drives.

Lab (3 credits)

Design and implementation of a Single-phase full-wave rectifier. Half-controlled and full-controlled. Design and implementation of a AC Regulator with phase-control. Design and implementation of a Class-E DC Chopper. Design and implementation of a Full-bridge voltage PWM Inverter.

Final Career Project. (15 Credits)

This is a project supervised by a lecturer from the Degree course, which is defended before a board of examiners consisting of three lecturers. The work can be developed in a company. The pupil can enrol for the project during either of the two four-month periods.

 

Fundamentals on communication electronics. (6 credits). 1st semester

Theory (4.5 credits)

Elements of a communication system. Classification and examples. Blocks diagram of emitters and receptors. Superheterodine receptor. Signal types in communication. Units. Processing of signals for transmission: modulation. Representation of signals in the frequency domain. Time and frequency analysis of signals. Description of periodic signals using Fourier series. The Fourier transform and its use in the non-periodic signals description. Linear and angular modulation. Basic types. Techniques and basic circuits for signal modulation and demodulation. Phase-locked loops (PLLs). Sampling of signals and pulse modulation: PAM, PWM, PPM. Coding PCM. Digital signal modulation: ASK, FSK and PSK. Other modulations. Signal transmission for guiding media. Line of transmission concept. Lines type. The coaxial cable. Characteristic impedance and propagation time. Propagation of DC and AC signals in short-circuits line, in opened line and adapted line. Adaptation of impedances through Smith’s chart. RLC circuit analysis. Oscillators design. LC tuned oscillators: Colpitts and Harley configuration. High frequency amplifiers types. Broad band and tuned amplifiers. Mixers.

Lab (1.5 credits)

Representation of signals in time and frequency domains. Concepts of linear signal modulation and demodulation. Assembling of several modulation, demodulation and AM receptors circuits. Verification of performance of some circuits for modulation and demodulation of FM. Applications of phased locked loop circuits. Study of coaxial cables as a transmission line when the input frequency is high, and the wavelength of the signal is comparable to the electric longitude of the cable. Build and check a complete system of communications formed for an infrared emitter and receptor.

Computing (6 credits) 1st semester

Theory (3 credits)

Introduction to algorithmics, analysis and algorithm design. Knowledge of a structured programming language: C. Organisation of present computers. Internal representation of the information in the computer. Concept and representation of algorithms. Program. Levels of programming. Structured programming. Analysis of the problem and design of algorithms. Basic programming elements. Simple data types. Concept of static data. Concept of one variable address. Flux control structures. Subprogram concept. Ambit and pass of variables in subprograms. Modular and procedural programming. The program in the computer memory. Composed data types. Linear data structures. Multidimensional vectors and matrixes. Character chains. Structured data. Concept and types of files. Files operations. Algorithmics. Concept of efficiency and complexity. Search algorithms. Ordering algorithms.

Lab (3 credits)

Gain ability in simple programs structuring. Practice of the basic concepts introduced in theory. Knowing of the C programming language. Familiarisation with an O.S. and with tools and compilation process. The operative system and the compilation environment. Types of simple data and conditional control structures. Iterative control structures. Subprograms. Matrixes and vectors. Chains. Registers. Files.

ELECTIVE MODULES

Introduction to telecommunication systems (4.5 credits) 1st semester

Physical channels used in telecommunications. Understanding different coding types. Introduction to guided communications and radio waves. Norms and regulations. History of telecommunications. Physical channels and coding. Noise in communication systems. Amplitude modulation. Phase modulation. Digital communications. Transmission lines principles. Antennas principles. Transmission and detection systems. Radio waves transmission. Introduction to mobile communications. Regulations and norms.

Programming tools (4.5 credits) 2nd semester

Theory (1.5 credits)

Deeper knowledge of the C programming language C. Knowledge and use of simple dynamic data structures. Knowledge of the object oriented programming to operative level. User interfaces. Internet-oriented programming languages. Programming in C. Dynamic memory. Data structures. Modular programming. Creation and use of static and dynamic libraries.

Lab (3 credits)

Introduction to visual C/C++ compilation environment. Programming in C. Use of dynamic memory. Dynamic data structures. Modular programming. Creation and use of libraries. Design of interactive applications. Assessment of events. Dialogue windows and menus. Introduction to DreamWeaver. Design of Web pages. Introduction to JavaScript.

Virtual instrumentation (6 credits) 2nd semester

Theory (3 credits)

Architecture of instrumentation systems. Virtual instruments. Interconnecting systems. Control languages. Software for industrial automation. Fundamentals in data acdquisition. Remote data remote. Digital input/output applications. Hardware/acquisition cards. Interpretation of specifications. Interconnecting systems: controlling devices via serial interface and IEEE488 interface. The IEEE488.x norm. The SCPI norm. Adaptation circuits for the IEEE488 bus. Hardware/acquisition cards of the IEEE488 bus. The VXI bus: structure, architecture, protocols and control. The PXI bus: mechanic and electrical characteristics. System configuration. Structured programming in LabView: Iterative structures, condicionals and nodals. Local variables, global and attribute nodes. Data types. Arrays, clusters, chains and input/output files. Analysis and data visualisation: Graphics. Instrument drivers. Fundamentals. Design techniques.

Lab (3 credits)

Introduction to the LabView environment. Control of devices via serial interface. Control of devices via IEEE488 interface. Data acquisition. Realisation of an instrumentation system. Familiarisation with a PXI virtual instrumentation system.

Power Electronic Devices (6 credits) 2nd semester

Theory (4.5 credits)

Power devices without cut control. Power diodes: Commutation process to cut and conduction. Diode protection. Types. Thiristors: Static characterisation of the current and gate. Voltage limits. Commuting transient to conduction and cut. Trigger influence. Thyristor trigger. Resistivity and thermal impedance. Transformed thermal model. Load capacity of thyristors at low and high frequency. Overvoltage supressor nets for thyristors. Calculus of RC nets. R-D-C nets. Power devices with cut control: Power bipolar transistor: conduction, thermal and blocking characteristics. Safety and overload areas. Commutation times. Commutation process. Trigger optimisation. Bipolar transistors trigger: Classification. Practical circuits. Advanced circuits. Transistor association. Parallel connection. The Darlington as a commuter. Behaviour of a bipolar transistor in repose suffering a dv/dt gradient. Behaviour of the transistor with inverse current suffering a dv/dt gradient. Protection methods. Commutation net to cut and conduction. Design. Power MOSFET: Power MOS structure. Static and dynamic characterisation. Equivalent circuit. Characteristic data. The bipolar transistor of isolated gate (IGBT): Structure. Different types of IGBT’s. Static and dynamic characterisation. Characteristic data. Trigger of MOS and IGBT: Trigger characteristics with resistive load. Same with inductive load. Trigger types. Trigger amplifier. Practical circuits. Magnetic devices characterisation: characteristic rules. Units. Magnetic properties. Loses. Magnetic circuits. Magnetic reluctance. Characteristic diagrams. Simple model of the magnetic circuit. Magnetic devices sizing. Power capacitors: characterisation, high-frequency equivalent circuit. Power resistors: characterisation, types.

Lab (1.5 credits)

Demo board for power electronic devices, simple and double trigger. Maximum values. Static characteristics. Dynamic characteristics. Static characteristics of MOSFETS, IGBT’s and diodes. Dynamic characteristics of power IGBT’s. Calculation of the commutation loses at ON and OFF. Variation of loses with the different parameters. Dynamic characteristics of power MOSFET. Commutation loses. Loses variation with different parameters. Dynamic characteristics of power diodes. Commutation loses. Variation with different parameters. Characteristics of capacitors, coils and power resistors.

Electronic systems with microprocessors (6 credits) 2nd semester

Theory (3 credits)

Brief history of microprocessor. Process and control. Technology implications. Application to engineering systems. Basic microprocessor structure. CPU. Memories. I/O systems. Interrupts. DMA. Parallel processing. Advanced schemes. Digital signal processors and others. Microcontrollers. Fundamentals. Classification. Commercial families. Architectural overview. Hardware description. Instruction set and addressing modes. Commercial families. Development tools. Design concepts and examples in embedded applications. I/O digital control. Sensors and actuators. ADC/DAC. Some examples: keyboard, LDC display, DC motor, etc. Interfaces, Buses, and Protocols: General concepts. On-board interfaces. Backplane buses. Special-purpose applications networks. Protocol design and examples. Programming. Design methodology. Operating systems fundamentals. Algorithmic state-machine and Petri nets.

Laboratory (3 credits)

Student project: embedded system design based on advanced microcontroller. Application study. Hardware and software design. Development, verification and test of a prototype. Written and oral reports.

Mathematical methods for engineering (6 credits).

Theory (4.5 credits)

Computer-based numerical calculus. Resolution of linear problems. Numerical integration. Function minima and maxima. Statistics, probability. Linear operator and matrixes. Vector space.

Optical Communication (4.5 credits).

Theory (3 credits)

Introduction to optical communications. Optical systems and sources of optical radiation. Non guided communications. Optic-fibre communications. Detectors. Multimedia. Integration of digital media. Global structure. Device domain. Sound.

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