Embedded Systems

Embedded systems are hardware/software systems built into devices that are not necessarily 'recognised' as computerised devices, but these systems do control the functionality and perceived quality of these devices. Some specific examples of embedded systems include: controllers for systems within a car (e.g. ABS); the automatic pilot of an aircraft; the chip set and software for smartphones, tablets and smart TVs; wireless sensor networks for ambient intelligence, a pacemaker; and control systems embedded in robots/mechatronic machines. Computers are moving away from the desktop and can now be found in everyday devices, including smartphones and cars. Innovations made possible by embedded systems are making our lives healthier and more interesting, our transport safer and our energy use more sustainable. They are at the heart of industrial innovation and competitiveness, creating and sustaining jobs and economic well-being. The growth rate in the embedded systems industry is more than 10% per annum and, according to forecasts, there will be more than 40 billion devices (5 to 10 embedded devices per person on earth) worldwide by 2020.

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

See: www.tudelft.nl/msc

Other requirements

1. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) Zie www.tudelft.nl/msc
2. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) See: www.tudelft.nl/msc
3. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) BScgraad (of zijn equivalent) van een hoge kwaliteit en niveau. Het hoofdonderwerp van desbetreffende Bachelor moet overeenkomen met het beoogde TU-Delft MSc-programma.
4. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) BSc degree EE or CS (or equivalent) of a high quality and level. The main subject of the BSc study should match the envisaged TU Delft MSc-programme.