ECE 2161/1161: Embedded Computer System Design 2 (32324/32322)

Course Information - Spring 2009

Instructors

Professor Allen Cheng
accheng AT ece DOT pitt DOT edu
333 Benedum Hall
Office Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30-4:00pm, 5:15-5:45pm, or by appointment

Lab Instructor / Teaching Assistant (TA)
Joseph Oresko
jjo5 AT pitt DOT edu
361 Benedum Hall (i.e., the Embedded Lab)
Office Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays 2:30-4:00pm

Course Description & Objectives

In this 3-credit graduate-level/advanced undergraduate-level course, we will explore more advanced concepts and design techniques of high-performance embedded computer system. Topics may include, but are not limited to, distributed embedded architectures and networks, modern high-performance embedded CPU architectures and advanced CPU mechanisms, multiprocessor architectures, and multiprocessor software.

Prerequisite

ECE 2161 or ECE 1161 or by the instructor's permission.
Basic digital system design knowledge (e.g., ECE/CoE 0142) is assumed.
Proficient programming skills in C/C++ or Verilog/VHDL is assumed.

Class Time & Location

(1) Lecture

• Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00-5:15pm, 426 Benedum Hall

(2) Laboratory

• Thursdays, 6:00-8:50 pm, 361 Benedum Hall