Data Acquisition and Signal Processing for Smart Sensors and MEMS

A 2-day Short Course, Orchard Hotel, Singapore, 17 -18 July 2003

Organized by IEEE Circuits & Systems Chapter of Singapore and IFSA

Short Description. Novel developments in the field of data acquisition for smart sensors and MEMS are reviewed. After a general overview and introduction the DAQ details are discussed: novel advanced and self-adapted frequency-to-code conversion methods, smart sensor interfaces and buses, software level smart sensor design (microcontroller core for smart sensors). In addition, a systematic approach towards the design of virtual smart sensor instrumentation is presented. The lectures include case studies and PC demonstrations. Course will be taught in English. Each attendee will receive the certificate of attendance at the course.

Date/Location: 17 -18 July 2003, at Orchard Hotel, Singapore.

Fees: Participants from Singapore: S$700.00+S$28.00 (4% GST)

Oversees participants: S$700.00. Fee includes training materials, lunches, morning/afternoon refreshments, certificate of attendance.

Currency: All fees are in Singapore dollar. US $1 = S $1.74

Discounts: 10% discount for IEEE and IFSA members;

5% discount for companies sending a group of 3 or more participants;

5% discount for payment received before 5 June 2003.

A 50% refund will be made for withdrawal received in writing ten working days before the commencement of the course. No refunds will be made thereafter. However, a replacement will be accepted upon prior arrangement at no extra cost. Please inform us of any changes by fax:

+65 68742993.

Slot 1 (9am - 12 pm)

Slot 2 (2pm - 5 pm)

• IFSA: objectives and activities; portal demonstration;

• Course aims and contents;

• Introduction: main definitions, market trends, classifications, architectures, informative parameters; advantages of frequency;

• Smart sensors architectures and DAQ;

• Data acquisition methods;

• Main errors of multichannel DAQ systems;

• One-Chip DAQ systems;

• Data transmitting and error protection;

• Conclusions

20 minutes break

• Six signal domains;

• Smart sensors state-of-the-art: temperature, pressure, accelerometers, rotation speed, optical, humidity, chemical, gas, etc.;

• SMT160-30 (PC demonstration);

• Conclusions.

20 minutes break

• Classical frequency-to-code conversion methods: introduction; direct, indirect, interpolation, combined;

• Phase-shift – to – code conversion methods;

• Conclusions.

• Advanced and self-adapted methods: ratiometric, reciprocal, M/T, CET, SB (DB), DMA;

• Method of dependent count (absolute, relative);

• Metrological characteristics (quantization error, dynamic range, speed, etc.)

• Digital output smart sensors: PCM, definition, realization, optimal choose; example;

• Adaptive PCM with increased speed;

• Smart sensor systems: one-channel sensor interface;

• Multichannel sensor interface;

20 minutes break

• Converter’s accuracy based on MDC (main components);

• Method with non-redundant reference frequency;

• Comparison of methods;

• Advanced Phase-shift – and Duty-cycle­ - to – code methods;

• Conclusions.

20 minute break

• ABS example: sensor, encoder, self-adaptive method, sensor interfacing;

• Virtual instruments: definition, examples, PC demonstration;

• Smart sensors buses and interfacing circuits; UTI; TDS; USIC and USI.

• Conclusions.