| ECTS: 4
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. H.W.J. Russchenberg ([email protected])Instructor Prof.ir. P. Hoogeboom ([email protected]) Contact Hours / Week
x/x/x/x 0/0/0/3 Exam Period none Expected prior
knowledge
ET:4169 Microwaves, Radar and Remote Sensing
Course Contents Our society has become increasingly complex due to intensive economical activities as well as large social and ecological changes. Management and government of the society necessitate up-to-date information. To this end, many new observation technologies have to be developed, be it from space, air or from the ground. Dedicated techniques are needed for the observation of natural and man-made objects at large distances: remote sensing. A well-known example is the radar and its application fields: e.g. air traffic control, weather radar, land mine detection. Other application fields are: climate monitoring, climate risk adaptation, water manage- ment, telecommunications, and environmental monitoring. This course will mainly deal with radar remote sensing. Attention will be given to measurement techniques, data interpretation, signal processing, scatte- ring mechanisms, and the inverse problem: how to retrieve information from measurements?
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Discussed topics - lectures
1. Introduction and recap of EM waves
Presentation of the scope, goals and structure of the course; recap of EM waves
2. Interaction of EM radiation with matter
Propagation through homogeneous media; Plane boundaries; Scattering from rough surfaces; Volume scattering; Reflection and emission from real materials
3. Interaction of EM radiation with the Earth's atmosphere
Composition and structure of the gaseous atmosphere; Molecular absorp- tion and scattering; Aerosols; Larger particles (fog, cloud, rain and snow); The ionosphere; Atmospheric turbulence
4. Passive microwave systems
Basic concepts; Major applications; Atmospheric correction; Example system; Atmospheric sounding
5. Scattering systems
Basic concept Scatterometry; Real Aperture imaging radar; Synthetic Aperture Radar; Advanced concepts; Examples
6. Platforms Aircraft; Satellites
7. Remote sensing Applications
Examples from Atmospheric Remote Sensing; Examples from Radar Earth Observation
Education Method The course consists of oral lectures and open discussions. An excursion to the advanced atmospheric observatory is part of the course.
Literature and Study Materials
W.G. Rees; Physical principles of Remote Sensing; 2nd edition; Cambridge University Press; ISBN 978-0-521-66948-1
Additional sheets/ readers
Prerequisites The course will build on the introductory course Microwaves, Radar and Remote Sensing.
Knowledge of Physics of waves and fields, Signal Theory, Telecommunica- tion Systems at BSc level(BSc equivalent courses: ET1105, W11705, ET2205, ET3501) is required.
Assessment Exam via oral presentation + written paper at end of period
Marks are based on results of presentation at student symposium, written paper, inputs and attitude at symposium
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ET4235
| Digital Signal Processing
| ECTS: 4
Responsible Instructor G.J.T. Leus ([email protected]), Prof.dr.ir. A.J. van der Veen([email protected]) Contact Hours / Week
x/x/x/x 4/0/0/0 Exam Period 1, 2 Expected prior
knowledge
Signals and Systems, eg, Laplace, Fourier and z-transforms; random processes; linear algebra; experience with Matlab
Course Contents The course treats: background in DSP, linear algebra and random processes; linear prediction, parametric methods such as Pade approxima- tion, Prony's method and ARMA models; the Yule-Walker equations, the Yule-Walker equations, the Levinson algorithm, the Schur algorithm; Wiener and Kalman filtering; spectrum estimation (nonparametric and parametric), frequency estimation (Pisarenko, MUSIC algorithm); adaptive filtering (LMS, RLS).
Education Method Lectures Literature and Study
Materials
Monson H. Hayes, "Statistical digital signal processing and modeling", John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1996. ISBN: 0-471 59431-8 Assessment Written
ET4244
| Avionics Lab
| ECTS: 1
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. E. Theunissen ([email protected]) Contact Hours / Week
x/x/x/x
By Appointment Exam Period Exam by appointment Expected prior
knowledge
ET4022, ET4138.
Course Contents During the Avionics exercise the students will be introduced to the Elec- tronic Flight Instrument System. In a number of scenarios, lateral naviga- tion, vertical navigation, collision avoidance and ground proximity warning systems will be demonstrated. At certain points during a scenario, aspects of the system will be discussed with the students to test their knowledge. Data that is recorded during these scenarios is provided to the student for an assignment that will be evaluated during the de-briefing.
Education Method Lab. course Literature and Study
Materials Briefing Assessment Assignments
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Remarks By appointment
The exercise takes place in the DELPHINS
flightsimulator facility, located at the 20th floor of the Faculty EEMCS. To participate, students need to make an appointment with Dr. Theunissen or Ir. Koeners. The exercise consists of three parts: briefing, simulator flights and de-briefing.
ET4247
| HighTech Start Ups
| ECTS: 5
Responsible Instructor K.L.M. Bertels ([email protected]) Contact Hours / Week
x/x/x/x 0/3/0/0 Exam Period 2 Expected prior know-
ledge None
Course Contents Students are expected to start a (virtual) company and to make a thor- ough analysis of the commercial possibilities of a particular product or technology. The students have to come up with an idea for the company themselves and should be as realistic as possible.
The course will explain how to write business plans and make a financial analysis of the required investments. A number of speakers from industry (venture capitalists or entrepreneurs) will be invited to present their views.
The business plan will center around the following issues: 1. What is the target market and what are the unique selling points? 2. Who are the main competitors?
3. What are the required management skills? 4. What are the investment requirements? Education Method Lectures and invited speakers
Literature and Study Materials
Handouts
P.Tiffany, S.Peterson, Business plans for dummies, Wiley publishing, ISBN 1-56884-868-4
Assessment Evaluation of written business plans that will be presented before a jury. Remarks Students who have participated in the Bachelor course ET3605-D1 should
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ET4248
| Introduction to Microelectronics
| ECTS: 3
Responsible Instructor Dr. R.A.C.M.M. van Swaaij ([email protected]), Prof.dr.C.I.M. Beenakker ([email protected]) Contact Hours / Week
x/x/x/x 3/0/0/0 Exam Period 1
Course Contents This introduction to microelectronics provides an overview of the different challenges in het field of Microelectronics, as reflected by the research areas of the groups that comprise the department of microelec-tronics. The course includes visits to the various labora-tories, a visit to the DIMES facility.
In addition, part of this course is used to learn presentation skills, like writing an essay/thesis and giving a presentation.
Education Method Lectures Literature and Study
Materials Handouts
Assessment Essay and 3-minute presentation on subject in Microelectronics
ET4252
| Analog Integrated Circuit Design
| ECTS: 4
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. W.A. Serdijn ([email protected])Contact Hours / Week x/x/x/x
0/3/0/0 Exam Period 2 Expected prior
knowledge
Basic Analog Circuits
Course Contents An introductory course in analog circuit synthesis for microelectronic designers.
Topics include: Review of analog design basics (i.e., noise analysis, frequency response, feedback and stability, biasing); transistor modeling for circuit design; linear and non-linear analog building blocks: harmonic oscillators, (static and dynamic) translinear circuits, wideband amplifiers, filters; physical layout (e.g., device matching) for robust analog circuits; design of voltage sources and references ranging from simple voltage divi- ders to high-performance bandgap references, and current source imple- mentations from a single resistor to high-quality references based on negative-feedback structures.
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Quality aspects, such as accuracy, output/phase noise and impedance levels are treated within the context of power consumption and supply voltage requirements.
This course is recommended for students intending to take RF IC Design (ET4254), Analog-to-Digital Conversion (ET4278), Nanoelectronics (ET4253) or Structured Electronic Design (ET8016).
Education Method Interactive lectures, 2 homework assignments Literature and Study
Materials
Reader and course notes, all available via BlackBoard
Assessment Written examination. Students are allowed to bring 1 handwritten piece (A4) of paper and a pocket calculator to the exam.
ET4253
| Nanoelectronics
| ECTS: 4
Responsible Instructor Dr. J. Hoekstra ([email protected]) Contact Hours / Week
x/x/x/x 3/0/0/0 Exam Period none
Course Contents Due to continuous down-scaling of microelectronic devices, critical dimen- sions are comparable to the electron wavelength and quantum mechanical effects have to be included in the description of the devices' functionali- ties. Quantum effects in microelectronic devices that play an important role are:
1) Tunneling through insulating layers
2) Energy quantization due to small potential wells.
The influence of quantum effects in nanoelectronic circuits can be treated as unwanted, but can also be used in a constructive manner, e.g., in case of circuit with tunnel diodes, single-electron tunneling devices, or quantum dots. In the course a circuit theory for tunneling nanoelectronic devices is developed.
Education Method Lectures Literature and Study
Materials
"Introduction to Nanoelectronic Single-Electron Circuit Design", Jaap Hoekstra, Pan Stanford Publ., 2009, ISBN 978-981-4241-93-9 Assessment Written or Oral
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ET4254
| RF Integrated Circuit Design
| ECTS: 5
Responsible Instructor Prof. J.R. Long ([email protected])Contact Hours / Week x/x/x/x
0/0/3/0 Exam Period 3 Expected prior
knowledge
Microwave Circuit Design (ET4294) Analog Integrated Circuit Design (ET4252)
Course Contents An introduction to radio frequency (RF) and monolithic microwave inte- grated circuits (MMIC). Upon completion, the student is able to design and analyse typical RF IC building blocks in a wireless transceiver, inclu- ding: amplifiers (broadband and low-noise), mixers, frequency multipliers/ dividers, and PLL synthesizers. Exercises and projects are simulation- based using SPICE, ADS and Microwave Office simulators. Aspects of packaging, CAD and test relevant to RF designers are also emphasized. Education Method Lectures
Literature and Study Materials
Course notes provided. Assessment Written examination (open book).
Remarks Please note that uptil 2004-2005, this same course with the same title and code was worth only 4 EC. From 2005-2006 onwards it is worth 5 EC.
ET4255
| Electronic Design Automation
| ECTS: 4
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. N.P. van der Meijs ([email protected]) Contact Hours / Weekx/x/x/x 3/0/0/0 Exam Period 1, 2
Course Contents Introduction to Design Methodologies A Quick Tour of VLSI Design Automation Tools Algorithmic Graph Theory and Computational Complexity Tractable and Intractable Problems
General-Purpose Methods for Combinatorial Optimization Layout Compaction
Placement and Partitioning Floorplanning
Local and Global Routing Simulation
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Literature and Study Materials
Gerez, S.H., Algorithms for VLSI Design Automation, John Wiley & Sons, 1999, ISBN 0471984892
Assessment 50% oral exam, 50% assignment
ET4256
| Reliability Engineering
| ECTS: 4
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. A. Bossche ([email protected])Contact Hours / Week x/x/x/x
0/3/0/0 Exam Period 2
Course Contents This course aims to provide the students with a thorough understanding of the reliability of systems and components. After the course the students should see reliability and safety as basic requirements that should receive attention throughout a product's complete lifecycle: specifi- cation, design, production, exploitation and disposal. He/She should have a sound understanding of the physical background of failures, should be able to evaluate reliability and availability figures of complex systems and should be able to make the proper design and maintenance choices to optimize these figures. The course can be roughly subdivided in two parts: one part discussing the most important physical/ chemical mecha- nisms that lead to failure as well as measures that can be taken to slow down these degradation processes. The second part is dedicated to models and methods for the statistical reliability evaluation of components and systems.
Education Method Lectures Literature and Study
Materials
English: K.B. Klaassen, J.C.L van Peppen, System Reliability; Concepts and Applications, Edward Arnold,1989, ISBN 0-340-50142-1.
Dutch: K.B. Klaassen, J.C.L. van Peppen, A. Bossche, Bedrijfszekerheid; Theorie en Techniek, DUM, 1988.
Assessment Written and closed book exam
ET4257
| Sensors and Actuators
| ECTS: 4
Responsible Instructor Prof.dr. P.J. French ([email protected])Contact Hours / Week x/x/x/x 0/3/0/0 Exam Period 2 Expected prior knowledge P-study
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Course Contents The course silicon sensors gives an overview of the most important princi- ples related to sensors fabricated in integrated silicon technology. The sensors are divided into those for optical, mechanical, thermal, magnetic and chemical signals. These domains will be dealt with from basic princi- ples leading to the applications. The second part of the course will deal with actuators. The actuators lectures give the range from large machines down to silicon micromachined device in the micron range.
The course is designed for students who will perform their thesis work in one of the laboratories within the faculty working on or using sensors Education Method Lectures
Literature and Study Materials
Lecture notes
Assessment Written, essay or oral. Assessment material: at least 4 chapters of the dictaat plus one topic from publications.
ET4258
| Displays and Imaging sensors
| ECTS: 4
Responsible Instructor Prof.dr. P.J. French ([email protected])Instructor Prof.dr.ir. A.J.P. Theuwissen ([email protected]) Contact Hours / Week
x/x/x/x 3/0/0/0 Exam Period 1 Expected prior knowledge P-study.
Course Contents This course gives an overview of the most important principles which are applied to modern display techniques. We all work with displays, whether they be for clocks, pc or information boards. The mechanisms to create the display make use of a wide range of principles including electrical, magnetic, chemical and mechanical. These will be considered and a large number of applications given. The second area of this course is image sensing techniques and therefore CMOS image sensors are included as a special topic. This part of the course will deal with the most important principles, possibilities and limitations of image sensors which are fabri- cated in a standard CMOS process. All different imaging aspect of the solid-state image sensors ranging from "photons in" till "digital numbers out" will be studied. Special attention will go to the combination of the imaging function with the analogue and digital circuitry on-chip. Education Method Lectures
Literature and Study Materials
displays and storage (lecture notes) Assessment Written exam, oral test or essay.
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ET4260
| Microsystem Integration
| ECTS: 4
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. R.F. Wolffenbuttel ([email protected]) Contact Hours / Weekx/x/x/x 0/0/0/3 Exam Period 4 Expected prior
knowledge
Electronic Instrumentation (ET8017) Sensors and Actuators (ET4257)
Course Contents Basically, the Microsystem is a complete instrument on a chip. The chal- lenges associated with the integration of the transducer and circuits into a single-chip integrated system are more than compensated by the opportu- nities this concept offers in a wide range of applications.
Firstly, the general issues related to system structure are discussed within the context of a microsystem. Secondly, a brief overview of IC-compatible microsystem technologies is given. Thirdly, generic system topologies, such as open-loop cascaded, analog feedback and digital feedback are discussed, using systems build around a capacitive accelerometer. Only 12 lecture hours are programmed in this course. The emphasis is on the subsequent individual project that involves the analysis or design of a microsystem.
Education Method Lectures plus final project plus project presentation Literature and Study
Materials
Literature plus lecture notes.
Assessment Project report (6-10 pages) plus oral presentation (ppt 15 minutes) of the project in front of the entire group.
ET4262P
| Lab. Course Microprocessors
| ECTS: 3
Responsible Instructor J.L.J.M. van Velzen ([email protected]) Contact Hours / Weekx/x/x/x
10 Mornings/Afternoons, see remarks Exam Period none
Expected prior knowledge
Computer Architectuur- en organisatie (ET2605) or Introduction to Micro- processors (ET4276P) or equivalent courses of a foreign university. Course Contents Design and realization of a microcontroller based control or measurement
system. Important aspects of the system are sensors, actuators, analogue/digital conversion, data processing, digital/analogue conversion, interrupt handling, and timing. Other topics are multitasking, I2C-bus, C- programming.
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Literature and Study Materials
Labcourse Manuals Assessment Final report
Remarks This course takes 10 mornings/afternoons in a period of 3 to 5 weeks. You shall work by yourself. You can start this course all year round under the condition that there is a free workbench in the laboratory and that the labcourse instructor is available for assistance. Contact the labcourse instructor to discuss the possibilities.
ET4270
| Statistical Signal Processing
| ECTS: 4
Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. J. Biemond ([email protected])Instructor Dr. A. Hanjalic ([email protected]) Contact Hours / Week
x/x/x/x 2/0/0/0 Exam Period 1, 2 Expected prior
knowledge
Stochastic Processes (ET2505-D1) Digital Signal Coding
Course Contents Role of random signals, correlation and power spectral density in statis- tical signal processing; modeling, detection and estimation of parameters and signals in the presence of noise; linear filtering theory: Wiener and Kalman filters; adaptive noise cancelling; estimation of autocorrelation and power spectral density; applications in the area of signal processing and telecommunications.
Education Method Lectures Literature and Study
Materials
R.L. Lagendijk and J. Biemond. Statistische Signaalverwerking. DUM, 1999. ISBN: 90-6562-145-8.
Reader (in English) Assessment Closed book exam.
ET4272
| System Design with HDLs
| ECTS: 2
Responsible Instructor Ir. J.S.S.M. Wong ([email protected])Contact Hours / Week x/x/x/x
2/0/0/0 Exam Period 1 Expected prior
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Course Contents As system design often requires the utilization of hardware description languages we concentrate on such a language, i.e., VHDL and their asso- ciated simulation and synthesis tools. This course provides students with the background one may require in order to understand, modify, develop and debug VHDL system designs. Covered issues are related to VHDL language constructs as well as to the utilization of simulation and synthesis tools. The addressed topics include among others the following: hardware modeling, simulation, and synthesis; behavioral and component descriptions; signals and entities; delay models; VHDL language constructs; basic I/O; identifiers, data types, and operators. Education Method Lectures
Literature and Study Materials
S. Yalamanchili, "Introductory VHDL: From Simulation to Synthesis". Pren- tice-Hall, 2001. ISBN 0-13-080982-9.
Assessment The lab assignments will be assessed resulting in a pass/fail result for the course
Remarks ** VHDL knowledge is a prerequisite for the practical part of the compulsory course Computer Arithmetic (ET8019). Thus this course is strongly recommended to students who do not have any experience in VHDL based designs or who believe that their VHDL knowledge should be improved.