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MTRX3700: Mechatronics 3
2025 unit information
This unit of study aims to provide experience, confidence and competence in the design and implementation of embedded systems; to impart a detailed knowledge of the software and hardware architecture of modern embedded systems and an understanding of the use of these resources in product design; and to provide experience of working in a project team to design and prototype an embedded system. Content will include single processor systems, multiple and distributed processing systems, special purpose architectures (FPGA, DSPs etc) and their applications; embedded operating systems; standard interfacing of sensor and actuation systems; ADC/DAC, SSI, parallel, CAN bus etc.; specific requirements for embedded systems; problem definition and system design; tools for design, development and testing of prototype systems. The unit of study will include a project where groups of students design, develop and commission an embedded system product to meet a specification. At the end of this unit students will understand the organisation of single and multiple processor systems, special purpose architectures (FPGAs, DSPs etc.) and their applications. Students will have a detailed knowledge of the software and hardware architecture of a modern embedded system. This knowledge will include an in-depth understanding of the advantages and limitations of embedded processors, of the utilisation and interfacing of hardware resources, and of the design and development of software for embedded applications. The students will have the competence to develop and prototype embedded systems.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Engineering
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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AMME2000 and MTRX2700 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Completion of a first course in microprocessor systems, including assembly and C language programming, interfacing, introductory digital and analogue electronics |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand and plan for the process of incremental implementation, recognising the importance of project management, teamwork, software/hardware co-design, and iterative development by members of a development team.
- LO2. Design and prototype the hardware and software.
- LO3. Understand in detail the software and hardware architecture of a modern digital programming.
- LO4. Understand the basic architecture of traditional and modern FPGAs and System-on-Chips (SoCs)
- LO5. Understand engineering concepts in the design of digital circuits.
- LO6. Understand the role of hardware description languages in digital circuit implementation and describe simple hardware functions using a hardware description language.
- LO7. Demonstrate the ability to differentiate between CISC, RISC, DSP processors and FPGAs, understanding the reasons for their evolution and adoption in specific designs.
- LO8. Understand and select appropriately between various alternatives for data communications within a mechatronic system.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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