Electrical Engineering MA, Low-power and Energy-autonomous Systems, 7.5 credits

Aim

The objective of the course is to provide an understanding of the energy consumption and energy supply alternatives of embedded sensor systems. The acquired knowledge should enable the students to evaluate energy consumption reduction techniques, and to propose an energy supply system fulfilling a given specification. The course also develops the students' skills with respect to measurements of energy consumption, as well as modeling and simulation of components associated with energy supply systems.

Course objectives

Upon the completion of the course the students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a general understanding of the requirements of energy supplies for embedded sensor systems.
- Estimate power and energy consumption of the components of embedded sensor systems.
- Design voltage conversion circuits with a given specification.
- Evaluate best choice of energy storage for a given requirement specification.
- Characterize and estimate output power for energy harvesters.

Content

The course focuses on the components of energy supply systems and covers:
- A general overview of energy supply systems for embedded sensors for different applications.
- Techniques to reduce energy consumption in embedded sensor systems.
- Principles of circuits for AC/DC and DC/DC conversion
- Basic properties of energy storage devices.
- Principles of energy harvesting techniques.

Entry requirements

Electrical Engineering BA, 45 credits, including digital electronics, microcontrollers and analog electronics.

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

The teaching consists of lectures, exercises, and laborations.

Examination form

L101: Laboratory exercises, Assignment Report, 2 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)

O101: Literature study, Oral Presentation, 1.5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)

P101: Project with written report, Oral and Written Presentation, 4 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.

The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.

Examination restrictions

Students are entitled to three examination opportunities within one year according to the examination format given in this version of the course syllabus. After the one-year period, the examination format given in the most recent version of the course syllabus applies.

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.