UCL - Instrumentation and sensors

[ELEC2811]

[30h + 30h] 5 credits

This course is taught in the 1st semester.

Teacher(s): Francis Labrique, Ernest Matagne

Language: French

Level: Second

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

The aquisitions and the processing of data related to physical quantities of various nature converted in an electrical signal is a domain of electrical engineering of great actuality. The training of students in engineering to the analysis and design of this type of systems requires a multidisciplinary approach and is at best finalised through case studies.

Main themes

Identical to the contents of the course

Content and teaching methods

The course introduces the types of sensors used for measuring :
- position, speed, acceleration, force
- current, flux, magnetic field
- temperature
- pressure,
and the electronic circuits associated to their use in industrial applications

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Teaching method
Combination of lectures and practical training in the laboratory

A complete syllabus is available

Assessment
Reports (per group) on the laboratory works. An individual evaluation during the exam session