Embedding Sensors and Motors Specialization Course Syllabus

A comprehensive specialization that empowers learners to master the integration of sensors and motors into embedded systems, blending theory with practical application. This program consists of four technical courses and a final hands-on project, totaling approximately 139 hours. Learners will gain experience with sensor and motor circuit design, implementation, and calibration using the Cypress PSoC development kit, preparing them for roles in embedded systems, IoT, and automation engineering.

Module 1: Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design

Estimated time: 25 hours

• Introduction to sensor types and specifications
• Thermal sensor integration and signal conditioning
• Flow and rotary sensor implementation
• Programming sensors in microprocessor systems using PSoC

Module 2: Motors and Motor Control Circuits

Estimated time: 36 hours

• Principles of AC and DC motors
• Motor selection for machine design applications
• Designing motor control circuits in hardware
• Implementing motor control in embedded software

Module 3: Pressure, Force, Motion, and Humidity Sensors

Estimated time: 23 hours

• Selecting sensors for pressure, force, and strain measurement
• Designing circuits for position, motion, and acceleration sensors
• Integrating occupancy and humidity sensors into embedded systems
• Signal processing and data acquisition techniques

Module 4: Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control

Estimated time: 55 hours

• Overview of sensor manufacturing methods
• Characterization and calibration of sensors
• Tuning PID control loops for process stability
• Hands-on lab using the Cypress PSoC development kit

Module 5: Final Project

Estimated time: 20 hours

• Design and implement a complete sensor-motor embedded system
• Integrate hardware schematics with firmware control
• Calibrate sensors and tune motor control loops

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with basic electrical engineering concepts
• Understanding of circuit design and analysis
• Basic programming experience in C or embedded languages

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Specify and integrate sensors into microprocessor-based systems
• Design and implement motor control circuits in hardware and software
• Modify existing schematics to include sensor support circuitry
• Create firmware to process and evaluate sensor data
• Apply PID tuning and calibration techniques in real-world systems