{"id":10000062,"date":"2019-10-29T14:33:27","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T13:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/system-test-engineering\/master\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2024-07-04T15:19:36","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T13:19:36","slug":"curriculum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/system-test-engineering\/master\/en\/my-studies\/curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n \n Analog Circuit Design |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862101<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Analog Circuit Design<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Stochastic signal theory: RMS, mean value, autocorrelation, cross correlation, spectral power density
\nNoise in electronic circuits: noise types, noise sources, transistor noise, noise figure
\nCircuit analysis with noise estimation: transistor and OpAmp noise calculations
\nActive filter circuits: filter characteristics, Sallen-Key and multifeedback circuit, 4th order bandpass, NIC, Gyrator, gm-C filter, double-T
\nSwitched capacitor filter: charge balancing, amplifier, integrator, filter
\nADC\/DAC specifications: ADC noise, ENOB, gain and offset error, INL, DNL, SFDR
\nA\/D and D\/A converter: resistor-string, R-2R ladder, weighted current sources, charge redistribution, PWM, Delta-Sigma DAC, Flash, pipelined, SAR, Dual-Slope, Delta-Sigma ADC
\nBandgap references: base-emitter voltage temperature drift, bandgap ref. circuits
\nFrontend design: example design with amplifier, filter and ADC, SNR and ENOB calculation
\nComputer simulations of circuit noise
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\n \n Data Analysis |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862106<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Data Analysis<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Summarizing, organizing, and presenting a set of data using descriptive statistics methods such as frequencies, visualization tools, and correlation and covariance matrix
\nDescribing and predicting outcomes in uncertain situations using probability theory and their limit theorems
\nDefinition and applications of random variables including limit theorems, distributions, and model and parameter estimations
\nUse of software for statistical analysis
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\n \n Design Tools and Laboratory Engineering |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862104<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Design Tools and Laboratory Engineering<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Procedural programming and the required programming environment
\nUse of debugging techniques for analysis and troubleshooting in software systems
\nIntroduction to object-oriented programming concepts by designing and implementing classes using practical examples\nIntroduction to laboratory operation
\nDimensioning and building of transistor and operational amplifier circuits on prototype boards
\nUsing lab equipment: power supplies and decoupling ICs, signal generation, multimeters, LCR bridge, oscilloscopes
\nIterative, manual creation of UI-curves and Bode diagrams
\nSpice introduction to basic transistor and operational amplifier circuits
\nScientific data processing with numerical analysis tools and graphical presentation of results with respect to guidelines for reports
\nPCB design workflow: capturing a schematic, routing of a PCB layout and the automatic generation of manufacturing and assembly data
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\n \n Digital Circuit Design |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862102<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Digital Circuit Design<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Advanced hardware description language syntax and synthesizable HDL programming
\nPractical circuit design and simulation (e.g., arithmetic circuits, finite state machine and interfaces such as SPI, I2C, I2S or UART)
\nVerification techniques for digital circuits (e.g. simulation, assertions)
\nWorkflow for programmable logic devices (FPGAs) and their differences to digital integrated circuit designs (ASICs)
\nSynthesis and static timing analysis
\nOn chip-bus systems (e.g.: Wishbone, AXI-4, APB, AHP)
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\n \n Electronic Packaging |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862103<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Electronic Packaging<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Introduction: overview, interaction between electrical and thermal performance
\nSemiconductor manufacturing: backend processes, assembly and packaging of chips
\nAdvanced packaging: heterogeneous and multi-component packages, embedding and related concepts
\nHigh integration for PCBs: multi-layer PCB design, signal integrity, routing
\nActive and passive cooling concepts for electronic devices, heat sinks, heat pipes
\nChip packaging concepts: flip-chip, wire bonding and more, chip-to-package interactions and thermal considerations
\nAdvanced 3D PCB design with CAD Tools
\nAssigning fabrication and assembly test points for mass production, flying-probe devices and bed-of-nails test fixtures
\nOscilloscope probe test point design
\nImpedance-matched waveguides, differential lines and other copper structures, signal integrity in high-frequency applications
\nInterfaces for microwave signal measurement, signal conditioning
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\n \n Engineering Management 1 |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862108<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Intercultural Communication<\/h5>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Definition and differentiation of the term \u201cculture\u201d
\nDealing with one’s own cultural identity as a starting point for cultural differences, getting to know the own culture better in order to be able to recognize different cultural behaviours
\nCultural diversity \u2013 comparison between the culture of the group members
\nFundamentals of communication: theoretical models and practical examples
\nInterpersonal communication and communication theory in an intercultural context
\nIntroduction to group dynamics in an intercultural context
\nCommunicating effectively with multicultural groups of people in different situations
\nIntercultural communication and everyday study life
\nIntroduction to the study of electronic engineering and the associated rights and obligations as a basis for an intercultural exchange about personal expectations and views on the common everyday study life
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\n \n Engineering Management 1 |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862107<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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System Requirements Engineering<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Introduction into product development basics (development process, project organization,\u2026)
\nDefinition systems engineering
\nV-Model
\nSystems engineering activities & work products
\nStructuring principles incl. level structure
\nRequirements engineering (development vs. danagement)
\nSystem design within product development – requirements engineering & system
\nArchitecture specification
\nModel based systems engineering (MBSE) \/ SysML
\nBasic requirements engineering and applied V-model in the semiconductor industry
\nRequirements management & Design-to-Test
\nConformity & compliance
\nIntegration incl. integration management & test planning within product development
\nRequirements management tools
\nMBSE \/ SysML modeling tools
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\n \n Software Design and Architectures |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862105<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Software Design and Architectures<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Object-Oriented Programming: Reinforcement of object-oriented programming concepts, with a focus on practical applications using examples from data structures and algorithms. Examination of fundamental configuration management methodologies, including source code versioning, build automation, and test automation.
\nObject-Oriented Modeling: The fundamental principles of object-oriented modeling will be revisited, with a specific focus on Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams like package, class, object, sequence, state machine, and activity diagram.
\nObject-Oriented Design: The essential principles of class and package design will be explored through hands-on examples to emphasize their significance in creating effective software solutions.
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\n \n Machine Learning and Optimization |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862202<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Machine Learning and Optimization<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n General concepts, algorithms, and models in machine learning such as constrained and unconstrained optimization, cross-validation, and model overfitting and underfitting.
\nData preparation techniques such as handling missing values and outliers, transforming data, binning, and encoding categorical variables
\nSelection and application of appropriate machine learning models for clustering, classification, and regression
\nMetrics-dependent model evaluation and model deployment into existing systems or processes
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\n \n Radio Frequency Engineering |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862201<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Radio Frequency Engineering<\/h5>\n
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4.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Introduction: Electrodynamics, Maxwell\u2019s equations
\nTransmission line theory: telegraph equation, time-independent wave-equation, voltage- and current-waves on lossless transmission lines, characteristic impedance, wavelength, phase velocity, reflection coefficient, VSWR, matching, Smith chart, S-parameters microstrip lines, impedance matching networks
\nElectromagnetic waves: plane waves in vacuum, plane waves in linear media (skin effect, eddy current, proximity effect, displacement current), electromagnetic waves in wave guides
\nAntennas and antenna arrays: Hertz antenna (properties of the electromagnetic field, far-field), linear radiators, antenna arrays
\nRF Components: baluns, directional couplers, power divider, circulator, double balanced mixers
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\n \n Computer Architectures and Programming |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862203<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Computer Architectures and Programming<\/h5>\n
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6.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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4.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Exploration of an example microarchitecture and its Instruction set
\nAssembly programming on the example microarchitecture and instruction emulation
\nMethods and concepts for improving the performance of microarchitectures (e.g. pipelining, multiprocessors, branch prediction, out-of-order execution, speculative execution, cache memories)
\nWorkflow for implementing a microarchitecture on programmable system-on-chip or programmable logic devices as well as embedded software development for such hardware architectures
\nBenchmarking of a state-of-the-art processor and its architectural features
\nOperating system specific hardware components and concepts (memory management, cache coherency, simultaneous multithreading)
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\n \n Digital Signal Processing |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862204<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Digital Signal Processing<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Review of discrete-time signals and systems, including signal representation, discrete-time convolution, eigen-signals, the discrete-time Fourier transform (DTFT), and the z-transform
\nAnalysis of the sampling theorem for sampling and reconstructing signals
\nAnalysis of the relationships between the continuous-time Fourier transform (CTFT), the discrete-time Fourier transform (DTFT), the discrete Fourier transform (DFT) and the fast Fourier transform (FFT)
\nDesign of finite impulse response (FIR), infinite impulse response (IIR), and adaptive filters to attenuate, equalize and generate signals
\nDesign of multi-rate systems to implement sample rate conversion and polyphase filters
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Software Quality and Security<\/h5>\n
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6.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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4.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Software Inspection: This process includes examining source code to identify “Bad Smells”, applying software metrics for code quality assessment, and using static code analysis to detect potential bugs
\nSoftware testing: It encompasses unit tests, which target individual software components, and integration tests, which validate interactions between components to ensure seamless functionality
\nSecure coding: This includes programming techniques like encapsulation, input validation, output encoding, secure data representation, and robust error handling & logging
\nCryptography in practice: It focuses on cryptographic techniques to secure data at rest, protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access and ensuring data integrity
\nReverse engineering: This involves analysis of binaries to understand their structure and functionality which is commonly used in debugging and security research
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\n \n Digital Control Systems |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862209<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Digital Control Systems<\/h5>\n
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4.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Review of Control Systems: operation of analog and digital control systems, components, analog vs digital, transfer function, PID
\nIdentification of dynamic systems based on discrete time models
\nDesign and Implementation of Digital Controllers for SISO systems based on discrete transfer functions
\nDesign and Implementation of Digital Controllers for multivariable systems (MISO, MIMO) using state space representation
\nStability and robustness: design of control systems considering uncertainties of the plant\u2019s parameters and disturbances
\nApplication of control design for electrical and electromechanical systems
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Digital Signal Processing<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Review of discrete-time signals and systems, including signal representation, discrete-time convolution, eigen-signals, the discrete-time Fourier transform (DTFT), and the z-transform
\nAnalysis of the sampling theorem for sampling and reconstructing signals
\nAnalysis of the relationships between the continuous-time Fourier transform (CTFT), the discrete-time Fourier transform (DTFT), the discrete Fourier transform (DFT) and the fast Fourier transform (FFT)
\nDesign of finite impulse response (FIR), infinite impulse response (IIR), and adaptive filters to attenuate, equalize and generate signals
\nDesign of multi-rate systems to implement sample rate conversion and polyphase filters
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\n \n Power Electronic Components |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862211<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Power Electronic Components<\/h5>\n
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4.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Overview of basic topologies of DC-DC Conversion (buck, boost)
\nGate drivers for MOSFET half-bridges, switching analysis
\nDesign and implementation of input\/output filters
\nAnalysis of passive power components (capacitors, inductors, transformers)
\nStructure and operation of power semiconductors (diodes, Si-MOSFETs, SiC-MOSFETs, IGBTs, GaN-HEMTs)
\nAnalysis of sensors in power electronic circuits (temperature, speed, vibration, voltage, current)
\n3D modeling of power electronic components for thermal simulation
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\n \n Software Quality and Security |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862205<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Software Quality and Security<\/h5>\n
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4.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Software Inspection: This process includes examining source code to identify “Bad Smells”, applying software metrics for code quality assessment, and using static code analysis to detect potential bugs
\nSoftware testing: It encompasses unit tests, which target individual software components, and integration tests, which validate interactions between components to ensure seamless functionality
\nSecure coding: This includes programming techniques like encapsulation, input validation, output encoding, secure data representation, and robust error handling & logging
\nCryptography in practice: It focuses on cryptographic techniques to secure data at rest, protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access and ensuring data integrity
\nReverse engineering: This involves analysis of binaries to understand their structure and functionality which is commonly used in debugging and security research
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\n \n Test Standards and Quality Management |\n Lecture\n (VO)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862207<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Test Standards and Quality Management<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Quality standards such as IATF 16949, ISO 9000, ISO 9001
\nIssue and risk management
\nTraceability and product liability
\nToyota production system (continuous improvement, Kaizen, 5S, …)
\nTest quality (KPI\u2019s, Economics, error prevention, error handling)
\nReliability stress tests (e.g. HTOL, HAST, THB, TC)
\nStatistical test methods and the ISO 2859 standard
\nEMC: Introduction and overview, fundamentals and theory, Integrated circuits test methods
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\n \n Test and Measurement Automation |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862206<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Test and Measurement Automation<\/h5>\n
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5.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Introduction to test and measurement automation with focus on semiconductor industry: automated test equipment and virtual instrumentation software
\nMeasurement instruments: terminology, key specification parameters, interpretation of datasheets for power supplies, source measure units, digital multimeters, function generators, oscilloscopes
\nStandard interfaces of measurement\/testing systems
\nSelection of hardware and software based on test cases and their measurement requirements
\nDevelopment of communication between the system and the necessary device drivers and libraries
\nDesign and implementation of an automated test system for an example DUT including software, measurement and testing equipment as well as hardware (sensors, PCB)
\nDevelopment of a proper datalogging strategy to post-process raw data for analyzing measurement results
\nApply version control methodologies to developed measurements, results and reports
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\n \n Engineering Management 2 |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862301<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Project Management<\/h5>\n
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\nProject phases, milestones and gates
\nProject plans
\nEffort estimation methodologies
\nCommunication plans and meeting structures
\nResource-based and skill-based planning
\nRisk management
\nFailure mode and effect Analysis
\nAgile project management
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Electronic Engineering Project<\/h5>\n
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\n \n Automotive Testing |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862309<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Automotive Testing<\/h5>\n
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4.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Introduction to testing of automotive systems
\nComplete vehicle testing overview
\nCAN and LIN busE\/E test benchesFlexRay and Ethernet
\nSystem integration testing (FRS)
\nHV battery and testing
\nElectromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
\nEMC standards for road vehicles and integrated circuits
\nFunctional safety (IEC EN 61508, ISO 26262)
\nIntroduction to automated driving
\nADAS\/AD: system architecture, sensors and features, development process
\nVirtual description of the static environment
\nTest execution environments for verification and validation
\nIntroduction to scenario based verification and validation
\nDescription of the dynamic environment (\u201escenarios\u201c)
\nSafety argumentation
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Design for Test<\/h5>\n
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\nTesting of digital circuits: test modes, parallel tests, scan test, built-in self-tests
\nModularization and testing
\nLifetime management: wafer test, backend test, test of product returns (field tests)
\nFault simulation: controllability, observability, accessibility of circuits
\nScan Design
\nAutomatic Test Pattern Generation
\nTest Compression
\nDelay test
\nIddq testing
\nLogic Built in self test
\nMemory testing
\nFault Diagnosis
\nAnalog and mixed signal testing (IEEE 1149.4)
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\n \n Production Testing |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862310<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Production Testing<\/h5>\n
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\nTest program development and debugging
\nRemote debugging and remote development
\nCompliance matrix
\nMethods for test time optimization
\nTest flow, test insertions
\nGuard band (test-limit management)
\nPAT (part average testing)
\nPCB with test adapter
\nTest equipment overview and architecture
\nBinning and Grading
\nData Logging
\nWafer test and package test
\nATE programming
\nTraceability
\nTrimming and fusing
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Validation Test Development<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Validation and production test
\nPreparing a verification plan
\nAutomatic test vector generation (ATVG)
\nStructural, block and system test
\nAutomated test
\nCharacterization, comparison with data sheet, Corner Testing
\nRobustness validation
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\nArchitectural risk analysis: attack surface analysis, and performing threat modeling to assess potential security risks
\nSoftware development lifecycle: phases of software development and process models used to manage the software development process
\nContinuous integration pipeline: pre-commit stage (code inspection, test-driven development), commit stage (unit testing, security testing, static code analysis, artifact repository)
\nContinuous delivery pipeline: acceptance stage (deployment into the test environment, acceptance testing, penetration testing), production stage (release into production)
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\n \n Design Verification |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862304<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Introduction to functional verification
\nFunctional verification in electronic circuit development: system level, schematic and PCB
\nFunctional verification in the System-on-Chip (SoC) design flow
\nEnsure the correctness and reliability of a design
\nRequirements driven verification: requirement specification and verification plan, simulation, and creating testbenches
\nVerification methods like pseudo-random stimuli generation, coverage-driven verification, assertion-based verification, and self-checking mechanisms
\nRTL und gatelevel-simulation
\nHardware description language usage for verification
\nReporting the findings and addressing any identified issues
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\nHW \/ SW partitioning and synchronization of HW and SW tasks to avoid race conditions
\nMultitasking\/Multithreading and Scheduling, Interprocess Communication (Pipes, Queues, Shared Memories)
\nOperating Systems (Embedded Linux, Free RTOS)
\nUnix\/Linux Ecosystem
\nProgramming Toolchains
\nDebugging and Profiling
\nNetworking
\nHW Acceleration, custom circuits, and hardened communication interfaces in the FPGA
\nSW-HW Communication using Registers, Dualport-RAMs, FIFO-Queues and Direct Memory Access (DMA) as well as Scheduling in the FPGA device
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\nDesign and simulation of custom bus peripherals
\nDevelopement of a top-level chip design with a processor core, custom bus peripherals as well as existing IP from libraries
\nInstantiation of the architecture on a programmable logic device (FPGA) and verification via execution of software applications
\nIntroduction to a chip design workflow and toolchain for application specific integrated circuits (ASICs)
\nImplementation of the top-level chip design for production
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\n \n Electric Mobility |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862314<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Electric Mobility<\/h5>\n
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6.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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4.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Introduction to electric mobility: electric drivetrain, testing facilities, types, requirements
\nAC electrical machines: design and construction, operating behaviour
\nUniversal modeling of electrical machines, including the grid as a virtual motor
\nOptimized control techniques for multi-phase systems (e.g. field oriented control for electric drives)
\nAnalysis of test systems for electric mobility components
\nModel-based design of electric mobility systems (HIL, P-HIL)
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4.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Design of non-isolated DC-DC Converters for higher density and efficiency (interleaved, multi-level)
\nSelection of power semiconductors according to design criteria
\nDesign of DC-AC converter focusing on motor or power grid interface applications
\nDesign of isolated DC-DC converters including resonant converters (flyback, full-bridge, dual active bridge, series resonant converter)
\nSimulation-based design of PWM control methods
\nAnalysis of control units in the field of power electronics
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Power Electronic Device Engineering<\/h5>\n
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4.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Low voltage directive
\nAnalysis of protective measures and personal safety
\nAnalysis of typical power electronic devices e.g. PV inverters
\nSimulation-based design of EMI filters including FEM electromagnetics
\nDesign of high current\/low inductive PCBs (regarding eddy current effects)
\nAnalysis of mechanical assembly
\nConcept and implementation of power electronic cooling systems
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\n \n Renewable Energy |\n Lecture\n (VO)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862311<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Renewable Energy<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Transformation towards electrified systems: Overview and market situation
\nRenewable Energy Generation: Photovoltaic systems, wind energy, hydropower, fuel cells, e-fuels, associated power electronic devices
\nEnergy Storage Systems: Hydrogen cycle, battery storage, mechanical storage, associated power electronic devices
\nSmart Grids: Charging techniques, DC microgrids, operation, control, benefits
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\n \n Engineering Management 4 |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862401<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Innovation Management<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Introduction to innovation management: definition, concepts and scope
\nTypes of innovation: product innovation, process innovation, service innovation, business model innovation
\nInnovation process: idea generation, idea screening and selection, development and prototyping, testing and validation, implementation and commercialization
\nFostering of innovation culture: creating a culture of experimentation and risk-taking, encouraging diversity for enhanced creativity, leadership’s role
\nCollaboration and cooperation for innovation: interdisciplinary teams, effective communication
\nManaging innovation risks: identifying innovation-related risks, learning from failure, short-term and long-term innovation goals
\nInnovation leadership and strategy: developing and communicating an innovation strategy, leading change, aligning innovation efforts with organizational goals
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Presentations and Meetings<\/h5>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Interpersonal communication and communication theory in intercultural context
\nPreparing and carrying out international meetings
\nPresentation preparation and presentation techniques
\nWeb meetings
\nEffective communication with multicultural groups of people in different situations
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Master's Exam<\/h5>\n
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0.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n The board examination is carried out in accordance with the requirements for final examinations of FH Master\u2018s degree programmes pursuant to FHStG as amended.
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Master's Thesis<\/h5>\n
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22.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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0.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Solving an engineering problem from the field in an industrial or scientific environment
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\n \n Master's Thesis and Scientific Working |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M240862403<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Scientific Working<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Scientific methods and scientific community
\nLiterature search and quotation rules: how to write clearly and precisely structure and writing of scientific papers
\nWriting an abstract
\nWriting a scientific report in the form of a conference paper
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