Høst 2022

ELE-3603 Fundamentals of Programmable Controllers - 5 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for elektroteknologi

Type of course

The course can be taken as a single course.

Course contents

Different computer architectures

VHDL programming

Application deadline

Applicants from countries within EU/EEA: June 1st. Exchange students and Fulbright students: April 15th.

Admission requirements

A relevant undergraduate Bachelor degree in Engineering program in power electronics and electrical machines. Basic knowledge in power systems is also an advantage.

In addition, the following requirements must be met:

- minimum 25 credits in mathematics (equivalent to Mathematical Methods 1, 2 og 3), 5 credits in statistics and 7,5 ects i physics on a higher level is required.

Application code: 9371

Objective of the course

After completing the subject, the candidate will have the following learning outcome:

Knowledge:

The candidate knows

- the most common computer architectures, and can tell the difference between them, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of these.

- the VHDL hardware programming language.

Skills:

The candidate can

- design and implement VHDL modules in an FPGA.

- describe and set up state machines with data-path in VHDL.

General competence:

Language of instruction

English

Teaching methods

Classroom lectures and laboratory exercises first and second week, then an individual or group project with supervision via internet.

Date for examination

Oral exam 06.12.2022

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.