Networked Embedded Systems [NES]

General Course Information

Content

The objective of this course is gain insights into the operation and programming of embedded systems. A strong focus is on wireless sensor networks. We study the fundamentals of such sensor networks. In the scope of the exercises, we discuss selected topics in more detail.

    • Design and architecture of embedded systems
      Architecture of embedded systems, programming paradigms
    • Sensor networks
      Principles and applications
    • Wireless communications
      Concepts of modulation and encoding on the physical layer
    • Wireless access
      Typical medium access protocols for low-power sensor nodes
    • Routing
      Ad hoc routing and data centric communication
    • Clustering
      Clustering algorithms, guaranteed connectivity
    • Localization
      Ranging techniques, localization algorithms

Learning Outcome

The learning objective is to unserstand the fundamental concepts of networded embedded systems. Students understand these concepts and are able to apply this knowledge.

Courses Given

Last modified: 2023-10-07