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5506 (v.5) Microcomputer Systems 603



 

Area:

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Contact Hours:

4.0

Credits:

25.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Overview of tasking concepts. Real-time scheduling: Rate monotonic algorithm, priority ceiling protocols. Static versus dynamic scheduling, real-time Kernels. Real-time case studies e.g cruise control, robot controller, elevator control, distributed factory automation systems. SCADA systems. Quality control. Fault tolerance. Formal methods. Specifications, testing and maintenance of real-time systems.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2003Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2003Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

- Area External refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
- Central External refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area.


 
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