Study Guide

Objectives

The student is able to use information technology measuring instruments, software and design tools, analyze and present the results, apply literature and network information related to measurements.
The student learns to use IT tools, software and design tools, and to install and maintain such systems and generate reports and instructions.

Also practice of oral reporting.

Content

Measuring, testing and design of microcontroller-controlled devices and data transmission equipment and their structural blocks and software. Analysis and presentation of results. Data transfer measurement methods, embedded systems software development tools and working methods. Laboratory topics are in the fields of telecommunication, computer digital signal processing and programming technology. Embedded systems programming and use of electronics design software.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student knows
- how to measure the timing of the signals, the execution time of the programs, and the interference with an oscilloscope
- is able to use a spectrum analyzer
- can interpret the results obtained and produce result reports

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

In addition to the above, a student
- can measure the frequency, bandwidth, power, and the amount and quality of signal radiation with a spectrum analyzer
- is able to use an audio, circuit, and vector signal analyzer
- translate results from the above devices

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to choose the most suitable measurement methods, is able to measure, analyze and interpret the quality of the signal and interference with different devices and methods and to explain the mechanisms of their generation. The student is able to install and implement design software and document quality work.