PV194 External Environments of Digital Systems

Faculty of Informatics
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
prof. Ing. Václav Přenosil, CSc. (lecturer)
doc. RNDr. Zdeněk Matěj, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. Ing. Václav Přenosil, CSc.
Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Supplier department: Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Timetable
Wed 18. 2. to Wed 13. 5. Wed 10:00–11:50 C408
Prerequisites
Knowledge at the level of the course PV170 - Design of digital systems
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 37 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Abstract
The course aims to familiarize students with the principles of operation, design, and construction of sensors and actuators of digital systems.
Learning outcomes
The student will be familiar with the basic types of sensors and will be able to use them in the design of their own "embedded" systems.
Key topics
  • Implementation and parameters of digital circuits
  • 2. D/A and A/D converters
  • 3. I/O circuits
  • 4. MKO and AKO
  • 5. Data transmission circuits - interfaces
  • 6. Serial interfaces
  • 7. Acoustic sensors
  • 8. Ultrasonic sensors
  • 9. Light sources
  • 10. Radiation sensors and optical detectors
  • 11. Accelerometers
  • 12. Stepper motors and electric motors
  • 13. Controllers
  • 14. MEMS circuits
  • 15. Thermometers and temperature-sensitive sensors
  • 16. Strain gauges and force meters
Study resources and literature
  • Bishop; The Mechantronics Handbook; CRC; 1. Edition (February, 2002), ISBN-10: 0849300665, ISBN-13: 978-0849300660
  • Ian Sinclair Sensors and Transducers Newnes; 3 edition (May 30, 2001), ISBN-10: 0750649321, ISBN-13: 978-0750649322
  • TURÁN, Ján and Stanislav PETRÍK. Optické vláknové senzory. 1. vyd. Bratislava: Alfa, 1990, 250 s. ISBN 80-05-00655-1. info
  • GULDAN, Arnošt. Mikroelektronické senzory. 1. vyd. Bratislava: Alfa, 1987, 253 s. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
- lectures,
- homework,
- individual project.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Defense of an individual project and discussion of its content.
Alternate completion
The course can be completed remotely, including the defense of an individual project.
Lectures, homework assignments and their solutions are stored in the IS.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
The course focuses on both theoretical and practical parts. The practical part will be conducted on the hardware and software equipment in the Laboratory of Digital Computer Architecture and Design. Most of the study materials and all technical documentation and user manuals are available in English.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2017, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022.
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