| ECTS: 5
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. T.G.R.M. van Leuken ([email protected])Instructor Prof.dr. E. Charbon ([email protected]) Contact Hours / Week
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System design is the central topic of this course. We move beyond the methods developed in circuit design (although we shall have interest in those) and consider situations in which the functional behavior of a system is the first object under consideration. There will be an introduc- tion to modeling methods that can be used in the context of system design, followed by a discussion of the main issues that are to be consi- dered when one want to design a system that satisfies a number of rele- vant performance indices. We start out with a classical situation in which topics such as space, time and processing cycle are the objects to be opti- mized on. This will lead to a quest for a variety of optimization methods depending on what kind of information can be assumed chosen and on which data the optimization procedure is going to be executed on. Optimi- zation theory and operations research will always be right around the corner. The particular topics to be covered are:
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- Logic synthesis: starting from a desired logical behavior, we derive a two layer or multilayer logic circuit with a performance that is as optimal as possible. The central technique used hereby is based on the famous 'OBDD'=Ordered Binary Decision Diagram.
- Optimization in time and space: we consider this classical problem as it arises in systems synthesis.
- Various methods for scheduling and resource binding will be considered. - Timing optimization and retiming of state machines: we consider the problem of optimizing a state diagram and timing behavior in the context of the signal flow diagram of a sequential system.
- Algorithmic complexity and the NP problem: we encounter the problem of algorithmic complexity and how meaningful statements can be made about it.
The way we intend to run the course is as follows:
- We follow the main topics in the book of De Micheli. It covers pretty much the material needed. We do that by agreeing to read before class, discuss problems in the book, and work out systematic questions from it. - One laboratory exercise.
- We read a relevant paper from the literature. Education Method Lectures
Literature and Study Materials
De Micheli, Synthesis and Optimization of Digital Circuits. ISBN-1-:0-39- 043154-0
Assessment Oral
ET4076
| VLSI Test Technology & Reliability | ECTS: 4
Responsible Instructor S. Hamdioui ([email protected])Instructor Ir. Z. Al-Ars ([email protected]) Contact Hours / Week
x/x/x/x 0/0/3/0 Exam Period 3
Course Contents With the continue scaling of transistor feature sizes, VLSI chip density continue increases. This results in a continue increase in the complexity VLSI technology where it has reached the point where billions of transis- tors are integrated on a single chip (like it is the case for System on Chip).
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To guarantee the satisfaction of the customers, the produced VLSI chips have to be reliable and fully tested. Verification testing and production testing represents 50 t0 60% of the cost of making VLSI chips, and are now the biggest cost of the technology. It has been known for a while that tackling the problems associated with testing VLSI chips at earlier design stage levels significantly reduces testing cost. Thus it is important for hardware designers to be exposed to concepts of VLSI testing which can help them design better product at lower cost.
This course is an introduction to the field of digital systems testing, which is an integral part of IC design and manufacturing. The topics discussed are: Importance of VLSI Testing, Test process and Automatic Test Equip- ment, Defects versus Fault models, Fault simulation, Logic simulation, Combinational Circuit Testing, Sequential Circuit Testing, Memory Testing, Design-for-Testability, Scan Design, Boundary Scan, Built-in-Self Test, Delay Test, Current Testing, VLSI Reliability, etc
Education Method Lectures Literature and Study
Materials
Lecture Notes + Book "Essential of Electronic Testing" (by M.L. Bushnell and V.D. Agrawal, ISBN 0-7923-799-1-8)
Assessment Two assignments + Oral examination
ET4103
| High Voltage Constructions
| ECTS: 4
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. E. Gulski ([email protected])Instructor P.V.M. van Nes ([email protected]), Prof.dr. J.J. Smit ([email protected])
Contact Hours / Week x/x/x/x
2/1/0/0 Exam Period 1, 2
Course Contents This course presents both the basic principles of High Voltage science and details with the practical application of this knowledge. Understanding of electrical fields and the application of different tools in designing high voltage components are important in making reliable solutions for electric power industry.
Education Method Lectures, demonstrations Literature and Study
Materials
Kreuger, F.H., Industrial High Voltage. Vol.1, 2, 3, ISBN 90-6275-561-5 (available for purchase at the course), hand-outs (available at the course) Assessment By appointment
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ET4107
| Power Systems Analysis II
| ECTS: 4
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. M. Popov ([email protected])Contact Hours / Week x/x/x/x
3/0/0/0 Exam Period 1
Course Contents The course is devoted to fault calculations in electrical power systems networks,the economic operation and control of power systems and an introduction to power system stability.
For network calculations and the description of symmetric and asymmetric faults the general method of power invariant symmetrical components is introduced.The economic operation involves the minimization of fuel costs, while the power system control deals with the primary and secon- dary control on the generating units to enable stable operation and main- taining a proper grid frequency. The stability of the power system after faults is studied through the method of the equal-area criterium. Education Method Lectures
Literature and Study Materials
John. J. Grainger and William D. Stevenson: Power System Analysis, ISBN 0-07035958
Assessment Oral
ET4108
| Transients in Power Systems
| ECTS: 4
Responsible Instructor Prof.ir. L. van der Sluis ([email protected])Contact Hours / Week x/x/x/x 0/0/3/0 Exam Period 3 Expected prior knowledge ET2105 or ET8012
Course Contents This course deals with the rapid phenomena in power systems caused by switching actions and atmospheric discharges. Some of the topics covered are circuit breakers, arc-circuit interaction, short-line fault, interruption of small inductive capacitive currents, travelling waves, atmospheric discharges, simulation of transients, circuit breaker testing. Education Method Lectures
Literature and Study Materials
Sluis, L. van der, Transients in Power System, Wiley, ISBN 0 471 486 396. Contact the secretary of the Electrical Power Systems group to obtain the book for a reduced price.
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ET4111
| High-Voltage DC
| ECTS: 3
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. P.H.F. Morshuis ([email protected]) Instructor Prof.dr. J.J. Smit ([email protected]) Contact Hours / Week
x/x/x/x 0/0/0/2
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knowledge
ET4103 High Voltage Constructions.
Course Contents The behavior of electrical insulation changes drastically when we apply dc voltage instead of ac. For the electrical engineer to make a reliable design or test for a dc insulation construction the difference in behavior should be perfectly clear.
Therefore the entire cycle from design to testing is considered and the following topics are addressed:
- Electric fields at dc voltage,
- Surface charge; origin and measurement, - Space charge; origin and measurement,
- Partial discharges; origin, measurement and analysis, - Breakdown mechanisms, life time estimation, - Test procedures
The above topics are illustrated with applications coming from the power engineering area (hvdc cable), but also with for instance medical applica- tions (x-ray).
Education Method Lectures Demonstrations Literature and Study
Materials
F.H. Kreuger. Industrial DC High Voltage. Delft University Press, 1995., hand-outs
Assessment Oral and closed book