ECE 478 - Industrial Computer Control

Design of computerized systems for industrial applications. These include programmable logic controllers, personal computers and embedded controllers. Interface electronics, communication strategies, design for hostile environments, fault tolerance and fail safe design will also be covered. Students who are not ECE majors interested in taking the course are encouraged to contact the ECE Department to have the prerequisite waived.

Prerequisites: ECE 271.

Course Typically Offered: Fall

Credits: 3