Course descriptions

Advanced programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, function block, structured text, function chart, sequencer. Factory communications, system simulation, human-machine interface (HMI) programming. Advanced PID control. Network security and reliability. Class-wide project.

Random signals and their characterization; noise performance of amplitude, angle and pulse modulation systems; digital data transmission; use of coding for error control.

Power semiconductor devices in switching mode converter and control circuits, phase-controlled rectifiers, synchronous inverters, AC regulators, cyclo-converters; self-commuted inverters; and frequency changers; thermal analysis and protection. Applications to industry and HVDC.

Network analysis applied to power systems; the load flow concept; economic operation of power systems; synchronous machine reactances and transient stability; symmetrical components and asymmetrical faults; protective relaying.

Introduction to microwave systems and antennas. Radiation mechanisms and design aspects. Antenna arrays and applications. Passive and active microwave devices. Microwave design principles.

Lab is focused on conformal antennas, broadband metamaterials, conformal broadband pixelated reconfigurable antennas, conformal reconfigurable antennas, low-cost phased arrays for portables/wearables, wireless power transfer and wireless sensing.

A complete design cycle – working in small teams, students will design, document, analyze, implement, and test a product. Topics include Iteration in design, prototyping, group dynamics, design reviews, making effective presentations, concurrent design, designing for test, ethics, and standards, testing, and evaluation.

A continuation of ELEN 491.