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Master's Programme in Electronics Engineering, 120 credits

Admission

Autumn 2021, Linköping, Electronics Engineering, Master's Programme 

Overview Syllabus Curriculum Common rules

Purpose
The objective of this master's programme is to provide a strong and competitive education in
Electronics Engineering, with emphasis on design of integrated circuits and System-on-Chip in
advanced semiconductor technologies as well as embedded systems. The motivation behind the
programme is the growing global demand for electronics engineers with knowledge and skills in
design of digital, analogue, and Radio Frequency (RF) integrated circuits and System-on-Chip (SoC),
combined with in-depth knowledge in signal processing, application specific processors, embedded
systems design, modern communications systems, and radio transceivers design. Mobile phones,
internet, PCs and TVs, are just a few examples that constantly improve in functionality, performance
and cost. In addition, there is growing number of concepts and technologies which will significantly
improve areas such as mobile and broadband communications, healthcare, automotive, robotics,
energy-systems management, entertainment, consumer electronics, public safety and security,
industrial applications, and much more. This indicates that there will be large industrial opportunities
in the future, and also large demand for competent engineers with the required knowledge and skills
to lead the design of such complex integrated circuits and systems.

Aim
Knowledge and reasoning in mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering
Graduates from the Master's programme in Electronics Engineering should

have a solid knowledge in design of integrated circuits and System-on-Chip (SoC), as well as in-
depth understanding of signal processing, application specific processors, embedded systems
design, and modern communications systems.
understand, formulate, and solve the complex problems related to the design of integrated circuits
and system-on-chip.
be able to apply modern methodologies for design of integrated circuits and systems.
be able to carry out modelling, simulation, and physical design of RF, analogue, and digital
integrated circuits and systems in advanced semiconductor technologies
be able to make effective use of computers and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tool environments

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be able to carry out measurement and evaluation of integrated circuits and systems.

Personal and professional skills and attributes

be able to formulate a model for a relevant problem and critically evaluate its validity.
be creative, enterprising and take responsibility for the own contribution to the solution of a
problem.

Interpersonal skills: teamwork and communication

be capable of teamwork and active collaboration within a group by sharing tasks and
responsibilities
be able to initialize, plan, carry out and evaluate scientific and engineering projects
be able to communicate and to give presentations in English, orally and in writing

Conceiving, designing, implementing, and operating systems in the enterprise and

have a deep insight into the broad field of science and engineering: from initial concepts to
implementation aspects
be aware of the impact of science and engineering on society

Content
The programme comprices two years of studies, and includes both compulsory and elective courses.

The first semester consists of a set of compulsory courses providing the necessary knowledge in digital
and analog integrated circuits, telecommunications, RF electronics and design of digital systems.
From the second semester the students must follow one of the two specializations, focusing either on
digital system-on-chip design and embedded systems or on design of mixed analogue/digital and
radio frequency integrated circuits.

Education profiles
During the second and third semester it is compulsory for the student to follow one of the two
specializations:

System on Chip with focus on digital system on chip design and embedded systems
Analogue/Digital and RF IC Design with emphasis on design of mixed Analogue/Digital and radio
frequency integrated circuits

A specialization consists of a set of compulsory courses, and the compulsory courses for each
specialization are given by the Curriculum. For the System on Chip specialization the compulsory
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courses are:

System Design and Methodology

and for the Analogue/Digital and RF IC Design specialization the compulsory courses are:

Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits

In addition to the compulsory courses during the second and third semester the program offers a
large number of complementary and highly related elective courses offered within both Electrical
Engineering and Computer Science, which can be selected by students depending on the individual
directions of interests.

Finally, the fourth semester is dedicated to the Master's thesis project.

Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent. The Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a
Swedish Kandidatexamen) shall be from an internationally recognised university.
20 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or applications of mathematics,
including linear algebra and transform methods.
English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (English
6/B). This is normally attested by means of an internationally recognised test.
(Exemption from Swedish)

Selection for the January application round is based on merit rating (grade tariff) at three levels. If
necessary, applicants within the same merit group will be selected by lot.

Group 1: High
Group 2: Good
Group 3: Low

Degree thesis
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The thesis should be based on the high quality scientific content and carried out in close contact with
the research groups involved in the programme and in the area of the profile chosen by the students.
Without special permission a thesis work may be performed in the following subject areas:

Electronic Devices
Electronic Systems
Communication Systems
Computer Engineering

Degree requirements
Bachelor's degree as specified in the entrance requirements
All compulsory and elective courses from the curriculum completed so that 120 ECTS is reached
At least 90 ECTS on advanced level including 30 ECTS courses from the main field of study
Electrical Engineering and 30 ECTS master's thesis in the main field of study Electrical Engineering
Master's thesis (30 ECTS) on advanced level, in the main field of study Electrical Engineering,
examined at the Faculty of Science and Engineering

Courses overlapping each other regarding contents are not allowed to be included in the degree.
Courses used for the Bachelor's degree can never be included in the Master's degree.

Degree in Swedish
Teknologie masterexamen i Elektroteknik, 120 hp

Degree in English
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, 120 credits

Specific information
Certain PhD courses can be taken by master students. Please contact the directors of graduate studies:

Deptartment of Electrical Engineering, [email protected]

Common rules
See the Common rules tab regarding eligibility, admission, leave, postponement, study break or
admission to the latter part of the program.

Download
 Syllabus

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Information
Master's Programme in Electronics Engineering
120 credits

Programme code
6MELE

Valid from
2021 Spring semester

Determined by
Board of Studies for Electrical Engineering, Physics and Mathematics

Date determined
2020-09-29

Registration number
LiU-2020-03429

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