| ECE 456 |
Mechatronics |
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The study of electro-mechanical systems controlled by microcomputer technology. The theory, design and construction of smart systems; closely coupled and fully integrated products and systems. The synergistic integration of mechanisms, materials, sensors, interfaces, actuators, microcomputers, controllers, and information technology. |
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| Pre-Requisites: | ECE 435 |
| Co-Requisites: | None |
| Restrictions: | None |
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Credits: 3
Summer I '12 Instructors: Chow M
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| ECE 516 |
System Control Engineering |
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Introduction to analysis and design of continuous and discrete-time dynamical control systems. Emphasis on linear, single-input, single-output systems using state variable and transfer function methods. Open and closed-loop representation; analog and digital simulation; time and frequency response; stability by Routh-Hurwitz, Nyquist and Liapunov methods; performance specifications; cascade and state variable compensation. Assignments utilize computer-aided analysis and design programs. |
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| Pre-Requisites: | ECE 435 or ECE 301 |
| Co-Requisites: | None |
| Restrictions: | Department Consent Required |
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Credits: 3
Spring '12 Instructors: Chow M
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| ECE 516 |
System Control Engineering |
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Introduction to analysis and design of continuous and discrete-time dynamical control systems. Emphasis on linear, single-input, single-output systems using state variable and transfer function methods. Open and closed-loop representation; analog and digital simulation; time and frequency response; stability by Routh-Hurwitz, Nyquist and Liapunov methods; performance specifications; cascade and state variable compensation. Assignments utilize computer-aided analysis and design programs. |
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| Pre-Requisites: | ECE 435 or ECE 301 |
| Co-Requisites: | None |
| Restrictions: | Department Consent Required |
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Credits: 3
Spring '12 Instructors: Chow M
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| ECE 556 |
Agent-based Mechatronics Systems |
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Agent and systems concepts to study sensors, actuators, controllers and communication networks, as well as their interactions. Theory, design and control of the integration of sensors, interfaces, actuators, microcontrollers. Use of computer networks as communication media in the mechatronics systems integration and control. Use of unmanned vehicle path tracking and teleoperation to illustrate the mechatronics agent and system concept and integration. Students can either take ECE 456 or ECE 556, but not both. These two courses are piggy-backed and cover similar material, yet ECE 556 has more demanding homeworks, project, and an exam that are at the graduate level. |
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| Pre-Requisites: | ECE 301 |
| Co-Requisites: | None |
| Restrictions: | None |
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Credits: 3
Summer I '12 Instructors: Chow M
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| ECE 756 |
Advanced Mechatronics |
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A project-oriented course focusin on the design, analysis, and implementation of advanced mechatronics technologies, including large-scale distributed sensors, distributed-actuators, and distributed-controllers connected via communication networks.Will use unmanned vehicles as the project platform, with applications from sensors, actuators, network-based controllers, cameras, and microcontrollers. ECE 516 is recommended. |
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| Pre-Requisites: | ECE 556 |
| Co-Requisites: | None |
| Restrictions: | Department Consent Required |
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Credits: 3
Spring '12 Instructors: Chow M
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