Engineering & Applied Sciences

Advanced Mathematics 3: Orthogonal series, Fourier series, Hilbert space, multidimensional integrals, multiple integrals, surface integrals; differential equations, nonlinear differential equations, uniqueness, existence, stability.

Basics of quantum mechanics, structure of matter (atoms, molecules, crystals); mechanic, thermal, dielectric, optical an magnetically properties of solid state; electrical and thermal transport, free electron gas; metals, dielectrics, plastics, glass, ceramic; band model; semiconductors and their applications; superconductors; materials for electrical engineering

Introduction to digital measurement systems, measuring amplifiers and bridges, display, transducing and processing of measurement data, resistive and capacitive sensors, inductive and magnetic sensors, piezoelectric sensors, ion-conducting sensors, Gravimetric sensors, thermal sensors, time of flight and Doppler sensors, optical sensors.

Physical theory of electrical and magnetic phenomena that are relevant for technical applications. Electrostatic: charge, electrical field, potential, capacity, electrical energy. DC: current density, charge retention, Kirchhoff rules, Ohms law. Magneto static: magnetic fields, solenoidality, magnetic flux law. Magnets, induction: neutral induction, movement induction, inductivity, magnetic energy. AC: linear circuit elements, complex, AC calculations

Introduction to algorithms for synthesis, simulation and test design of digital circuits, application of discrete mathematics. Description of digital circuits with Boolean functions, display forms of Boolean functions (SOP forms, cubic graphs, reduced ordered binary decision diagram). Logic optimisation through minimizing of Boolean functions (Quine/McCluskey) with resolvent method, heuristics. Description and state optimisations of finite automata/machines. setup of the error overlap table to identify a minimal number of test pattern. Identification of test pattern with Boolean difference, sensitivity analysis, D-algorithm. logic synthesis: introduction, binary Boolean functions, synthesis of combinatorial circuits with 2 levels. heuristic minimisation of combinatorial circuits with 2 levels. Synthesis of combinatorial circuits with more than 2 levels. Ordered binary decision diagrams. synthesis of sequential circuits through finite automata. simulation of digital circuits. test procedures: failure diagnosis, error overlap table. Testing identification in combinatoric circuits, test identification in sequential circuits

Theory of automata, formalised languages, design and analysis of algorithms, abstract data structures, graphs, trees, lists, pointers, queues, stacks, basic algorithms, sorting, searching, complexity.

Advanced Mathematics 4: Nonlinear equation systems, iterative solving, Dirichlet integral, complex number equations, deriving, Laurent, singularities

Open loop and closed loop control, automation in technical and nontechnical systems – Modelling, linearization and linear systems – Time response of linear dynamic systems -Standard dynamic system components – Stability of LTI systems – Basics of control and standard controllers – Frequency domain stability analysis – Control design – Structural extensions of the basic single control loop – State feedback control – Digital Implementation of control and filter algorithms – Discrete control and Petri Net modelling – Techniques of control and automation – Practical examples

Source signals and their spectra, Sampling theorem, Quantization, Baseband transmission: signal pulses and their spectra, Nyquist-conditions, Eye-patterns. Transmission channel, detection with noise, matched filter, error probability for antipodal and orthogonal transmission, linear digital modulation by PSK, QAM. Gaussian channel (AWGN), discrete channel (BSC), erroneous PCM transmission, predictive coding.

Timecontinous and time discrete signals, LTI-systems, folding operator, Fourier-series, Fourier transformation, sampling theorem, sampling and reconstruction of signals, Laplace transformation, z-transformation, discrete Fourier transformation, FFT

Probability functions and stochastic models to handle complex phenomena in IT systems

Theory of electromagnetism from field theory point of view; Maxwell equations, material models, energy transport, electromechanical forces: electromagnetic waves, polarisation, dispersion, damping, reflexion, dissipation through antenna, theorem of reciprocity

Overview of electrical energy supply, generation of electrical energy, rotating current system, electric machines, transport of electrical power, electric power grids, high voltage technology, electric drives, electronic power converters, electrical safety.

Fundamental terms: properties of force and torque, operating experience and proceedings, systems of forces: plane and spatial systems of forces, static equilibrium, equilibrium conditions, graphical techniques: special cases of equilibrium, Culmann-line, link polygon method, bearing statics: characteristics of bearings, bearing reactions, static determination, trusses, centre of mass: weight, position of the centre of mass, moment and equilibrium, support of rigid bodies, beam statics, internal forces and moments, FÖPPL-brackets, kinetic friction: friction laws, application of friction laws, self-locking, belt friction, rope statics.

Importance of power engineering, power generation, three phase circuits, electrical machines, power transmission, high voltage technology, electrical drives, converters, safety requirements of electrical installations.

Computer System 1: Hardware/Software interface, MMIX instruction set, machine code and micro architecture level, digital circuit level, MMIX assembler, pipelining, memory hierarchy, cache memory, virtual memory, benchmarks/performance measuring.

Computer System 2: Parallel processes, inter process communication, synchronisation, deadlocks, real and pseudo parallel processes, operating systems: core states, interrupts, hardware requirements, os-core, os-structure, real-time os, resource management, main memory management, and address spaces, peripheral device management, queues, error handling. file management: file systems. example UNIX-data bases: classical databases (relational, object orientated), real time data bases, utilities: editors, compilers, linker/loader, debugger, GUI

Basics in semiconductor electronics: device physics, energy-band diagram, Electrical and optical properties of semiconductors, carrier transport, pn-junction, Basics in semiconductor technology. Electronic devices: Diodes (pn diodes, Schottky diodes, optical diodes), Bipolar Transistor, MOS-Diode and Field Effect Transistor, Memory devices, Power devices.

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The lecture serves as an introduction to cryptology, starting with the basic aspects of security: confidentiality, authenticity and integrity, anonymity, non-repudiation, authorisation and access control. The relevant results from discrete math are reviewed with special focus on the arithmetics of finite fields and elliptic curves. The discussion of cryptographic mechanisms (symmetric vs.asymmetric cryptography, stream cyphers, hybrid cryptography, oneway-and hash-functions, digital signatures) is succeeded by the inspection of important cryptographic algorithms. Namely, among others, (Triple-)DES, IDEA, AES, RSA, El-Gamal and ECC are considered along with their modes of operation. The application of these algorithms for cryptographic protocols such as challenge-response procedures, Diffie-Hellman key exchange, the Fiat-Shamir protocol, Kerberos and public key infrastructures is covered. The lecture is rounded off with a glance at the utilisation. Upon completion of the course, the student understands the basic methods of cryptology and is capable of utilising those in a real-life scenario as well as judging basic security aspects of IT-systems and the intricacy of implementing cryptographic methods.

Field of application in digital communication system, data compression, automation and control. Transfer function and pulse shaping (time continuous circuits, time discrete systems). External stability, observability, asymptotic stability, stabilization by output feedback, asymptotic observers, stabilization by output feedback, state-variable feedback, asymptotic observers. Adaptive filtering and equalisation.

Devices: resistors, capacitors, inductivities, piezoelectrical devices; technology of planar circuits: thick and thin film technology, monolithic integration; planar RF-circuits: strip line technology, planar switching elements; transformator circuits: transformation paths, compensation circuits, voltages and currents; oscillator circuits: one gate and two gate oscillators, phase and amplitude noise, technical specifications; amplifier circuits: stability criteria, compression, intermodulation products, dynamic range, technical specifications; circuit examples.

This course gives students the opportunity to learn the basics of the design and the characterization of analog circuits. Therefore basic circuitry (e.g. differential pair, current and voltage references) has to be designed with standard industry-tools (Cadence, Matlab). The students have to develop the full schematic diagram and dimension the device parameters. Afterwards the circuitry has to be assembled with discrete devices and the functionality has to be tested. The device and circuit parameters have to be determined and evaluated with test circuits and measurement equipment. Familiarization with CAD environment, PVT (Process, Voltage, and Temperature) variation, Transistor Characterisation

Fabrication of ZnO TFT, DC characterisation and model extraction of Zn O Thin Film Transistor

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Decentralised electricity supply to small consumers, use of "unusual" sources of energy for generating electrical energy, estimation of power output, harvester performance, characteristics of different principles, effective use of the reclaimed electrical energy.

Understanding of micro-structured energy converter system design and dimensioning of micro-transducers, piezoresistive transducers, piezoelectric transducers, magnetic transducers, Calculation of basic structures and design of micro-structured mechanical and fluidic elements.

Foundation of Fieldbus System, ABB instruments, SMAR instrument, Profibus system, Control with MATLAB and SIMULINK

Introduction to Robotics, Braitenberg Vehicles, Mobile Robots, Webots Simulator, Manual of Koala Robot, Robot Autonomy, Perception and Decision Making, Tele-Operation with Heptic, Kinec, Xsens MVN, MS surface, Human-Robot Interaction and its challenges, Industrial Robotics – Kinematics and Dynamics, Robot programming and simulation.

Robot arms and vehicles; object representation and transformation in space; phrasing of the action plan in a program language; kinematic models of manipulators and robot vehicles; kinematic path planning and generation; dynamic modelling; manipulator control; imaging sensors in robotics; image processing techniques; overview over manipulator software; calculation and design exercises.

Representation and Analysis of Multi-Input Multi-Output Systems, performance specification and limitations, H control (PK structure, H control problem, Mixed sensitivity design, characterization of H norm, control synthesis), bisection algorithm.

Developing software for real time embedded systems, software development flow, programming paradigms and languages for real-time embedded systems, basic of processor and WCET analysis, synchronous language Esterel, synchronous language Lustre, synchronous language Signal, Formal modification and model checking, time-triggered paradigma and Giatto.

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SC: Singapore Citizens
SPR: Singapore Permanent Residents
IS: International Students
NA: Not Applicable

For students admitted to SIT in AY2012/13, the annual tuition fee is fixed at the AY2012/13 rate for the duration of their degree programme.

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SC: Singapore Citizens
SPR: Singapore Permanent Residents
IS: International Students
NA: Not Applicable

For students admitted to SIT in AY2011/12, the annual tuition fee is fixed at the AY2011/12 rate for the duration of their degree programme.

Here's a list of relevant polytechnic diplomas for the respective degree programmes.

Find out more »