Study Guide

Objectives

The student
• knows the basics of mechatronic systems and devices, electronics, digital and microcontroller technology, embedded systems and serial communication protocols
• knows the basics of analog and digital electronics
• Is able to apply analog electronic circuits in the machine automation systems
• Is able to use digital electronics components in logical circuits
• Is able to create different electronic circuits, measure and analyze their functionality
• Can utilize simulation software in the analysis of electronic circuits
• Knows the most common serial communication interfaces and is able to create a simple IoT application
• Knows the basics of microcontrollers and is able to create a program to a simple machine automation application
• Can design and execute simple mechatronic systems

Content

Basics of mechatronic devices and systems
Basics of analog and digital electronics and components (transistors, operational amplifiers, electronic filters, galvanic signal isolation, digital port circuits, Boolean algebra)
Serial communication techniques and basics of IoT
Basics of microcontrollers and their programming methods
Simulation of electronic circuits

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student masters the mechatronic system-related areas at a tolerable level. The student is able to execute the given tasks with assistance. The student is able to work in a group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student masters the topic areas of the mechatronic systems at a good level. The student is able to execute the given tasks independently and can analyze the results. The student Is active in the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the topic areas of the mechatronic systems at an excellent level. The student is able to execute the given tasks independently and can analyze and justify the results. The student is able to apply the learned skills in a broader scope. The student is an active group member and is able to assist other students.