Electronics Engineering

Program Overview

The Master's program in Electronics Engineering at Politecnico di Milano provides a comprehensive and robust foundation in electronics engineering, covering advanced disciplines such as integrated circuits, solid state physics, and optoelectronics. Graduates possess a "design-oriented" mindset and the skills for solving advanced electronic challenges in scientific and technological domains, leading to potential careers in research, manufacturing, and consulting.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science program in Electronics Engineering aims to equip graduates with a comprehensive and robust scientific and technological foundation in Electronics Engineering. The program focuses on enabling students to design and utilize electronic devices, circuits, and systems of varying complexities. It also aims to promote the application of electronic technologies across diverse fields where potential benefits can be realized. The program builds upon a strong base of fundamental courses (mathematics, physics, computer science, signal theory, control, and communications, basic electronic circuits) typically covered in a Bachelor's degree. It then delves into advanced disciplines in electronic design, including:

• Analog and digital integrated circuits
• Solid state physics and devices
• Microelectronics
• Optoelectronics and photonic devices
• Sensors and electronic instrumentation
• Communications and control systems
This comprehensive approach provides students with a current and complete preparation in the field. Upon graduation, students will possess a "design-oriented" mindset and the skills to utilize engineering tools to develop solutions for advanced electronic challenges in scientific and technological domains.

Outline:

The program curriculum includes the following modules:

• Analog & Digital Integrated Circuit Design: This module focuses on the design and analysis of analog and digital integrated circuits, covering topics such as amplifier design, digital logic circuits, and mixed-signal design.
• Electronic Systems Design: This module explores the design and implementation of electronic systems, encompassing topics like system architecture, embedded systems, and power management.
• Radiofrequency Circuit Design: This module delves into the design of radiofrequency circuits, covering topics such as antenna design, RF amplifiers, and wireless communication systems.
• Power Electronics Design: This module focuses on the design of power electronic circuits, covering topics such as DC-DC converters, AC-DC converters, and motor control.
• Microcontroller and FPGA System Design: This module explores the design and implementation of systems using microcontrollers and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), covering topics like embedded programming, digital signal processing, and hardware design.
• Signal Recovery, Processing, and Feedback Control: This module covers the theory and application of signal processing techniques, including filtering, estimation, and control systems.
• Electronic Devices and Microelectronic Technologies: This module delves into the physics and fabrication of electronic devices, covering topics such as transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits.
• Microsensors, MEMS, and Sensor Systems: This module explores the design and application of microsensors and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), covering topics like sensor principles, fabrication techniques, and sensor integration.

Careers:

Graduates of the Electronics Engineering Master's program are well-prepared to assume positions of significant responsibility in a variety of industries and organizations, both at technical and management levels. Potential career paths include:

• Research and Development: Working in scientific and technological research centers, both national and international, public or private.
• Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing: Positions in industries specializing in semiconductors, integrated circuits, and electronic components.
• Electronic Systems and Instrumentation: Roles in industries developing electronic systems and instrumentation, such as consumer electronics (audio, video, telephone, computers), optoelectronics, biomedical, etc.
• Electromechanical Industries: Positions in industries with high technological content, such as aeronautics, transportation, aerospace, energy, robotics, and plant automation.
• Tracks and courses: A detailed breakdown of the program's curriculum, including specific courses offered within each track.