VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications Specialization

This course equips participants with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to design and implement ARM Processor with Micro python in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) for industrial and use. Covering foundational concepts and practical development with Micro python programming on ARM processors, participants will explore the Consumer Industry, Smart City Perspective of CPS, and gain expertise to design and control the evolving smart systems. Participants will gain insights of Raspberry Pi Pico, Thonny IDE and Installing Micro Python for Pico and delve deep into the exploration of embedded systems in CPS. This covers 16x2 LCD Display using I2C Protocol, Interfacing ADC with Pico and displaying in OLED, Simple Weather Monitoring System, Interfacing Bluetooth with Pico and various embedded control systems for washing machine, design of Coffee machine, Vacuum cleaner and more using embedded system. Refrigeration Appliances, Weigh-In-Motion, induction, microwave oven. Furthermore, they will intricate concepts of civil structures, importance of sensors in smart civil structures and various controlling devices and systems for smart civil structures, gain knowledge in Smart city structures includes smart waste management, detection of underground utilities, smart metering and wireless occupancy and surveillance.

This course covers diverse aspects of mechatronics, electric vehicles (EVs), medical devices, and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). The Automotive Mechatronics module provides participants with a deep understanding of essential components, emphasizing the analysis of Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and the application of various sensor types and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems in critical automotive functions. The course culminates in the practical implementation of CAN interface integration with the STM32F407 microcontroller in automotive electronics. It delves into the workings and applications of digital stethoscopes, advanced thermometers, ultrasound machines, and more. Participants gain hands-on experience in setting up a remote health monitoring system using Arduino Nano, showcasing real-world applications of embedded systems in healthcare. Furthermore, it focuses on the on-board electrical system, 48 V system understanding, DC-DC converters, and the traction motors, on-board chargers, and various motor configurations in electric vehicles. Participants will gain concepts for the design and development of a 5 Degree Freedom Robotic ARM for industrial automation. It covers pneumatic and hydraulic systems, solenoid control valve components, Denavit–Hartenberg Parameters, and provides hands-on experience in assembling and testing a 5DOF robotic arm using Arduino Nano.