
		Dr.-Ing. Andreas Engel
		Technical University Darmstadt
		Computer Science Institute
		Embedded Systems and Applications Group
		Hochschulstr. 10
		D-64289 Darmstadt

		Phone: +49 6151 / 16-22430
		Fax: +49 6151 / 16-22422
		E-Mail:

		S2/02 (Piloty building), Room E106

Mastering Modern Embeddes Processors

This integrated lecture teaches the fundamental component and functionality of modern processors for embedded applications (especially ARM Cortex-M) as well as the usage of the required develpment tools:

Processor architectures in embedded systems
ARM instruction set and microarchitecture
ARM compiler and simulator
ARM bootloading and (realtime) operating systems
ARM debugging, profiling and tracing
ARM peripheral control
ARM power management
ARM application scenarios (Cortex-M/-A/-R)
Future development of embedded processors
Recent research results

After successful participation, students are able to

outline the essential components and functionality of embedded processors,
differentiate the advantages and disadvantages of different processor architectures,
use relevant development tools for embedded processors,
examine the functionality and efficiency of existing source code,
develop efficient source code for specific applications,
assess recent embedded systems research results.

SS18

Digital Design

This integrated lecture targets:

Digital abstraction and its technical realization, number systems, logic gates, MOSFET transistors, CMOS gates, power consumption
Combinational logic: boolean equations and algebra, mapping to gates, multi-level circuits, extended logic (0,1,X,Z), logic minimization, basic combinational blocks, timing
Sequential logic: latches, flip-flops, design of synchronous circuits, finite state machines, timing, parallelism
Hardware-Description Languages: modeling combinational and sequential circuits, structural descriptions, modeling finite state machines, data types, parameterized modules, testbenches
Digital building blocks: arithmetic circuits, fixed point and floating point numbers, sequential blocks, memories, logic fields

After successful participation, students are able to

understand the concepts and basic elements of digital logic as well as their technical realization.
apply this knowledge autonomously to design and implement combinational and sequential circuits with a hardware description language
analyze digital circuits regarding their functional and non-functional properties

WS17/18

Embedded Systems Hands-On 1: Design and Implementation of Hardware/Software Systems

This lab conveys practical skills required for the design and operation of embedded systems. After introducing relevant concepts like

theoretical basics of electrical engineering
usage of laboratory instruments
design and implementation of electronic circuits
capturing and processing sensor data
communication bus systems used for embedded systems
programming and debugging heterogeneous embedded systems
using the linux kernel for embedded systems

the participants use this knowledge to develop a particular embedded system. Multiple project topics are offered providing the opportunity to focus on either hardware or software development.
SS16 | SS17 | SS18

Computer Engineering Lab: Embedded Systems

This lab conveys practical skills required for the design and operation of embedded systems. All relevant steps required to transfer a functional concept into a prototype implementation are comprehented. After designing a circuit with active and passive analog components (resistors, capacitors, operational amplifiers) and crafting a breadboard implementation, some FPGA-based control-modules are implemented. After a functional validation and the characterization of the prototype, a printed circuit board can be manufactured optionally.
WS12/13 | SS13 | WS13/14 | SS14 | WS14/15