Program Overview

Program Overview

The program in question is "DISPOSITIVI E CIRCUITI ELETTRONICI," which translates to "Electronic Devices and Circuits." This course is part of the academic offerings at the University of Genoa (UniGe) for the academic year 2025/2026.

Course Details

• Code: 65997
• Academic Year: 2025/2026
• Credits (CFU):
  • 6 CFU for the 3rd year of the Computer Engineering program (L-8) in Genoa
  • 4 CFU for the 2nd year of the Computer Engineering program (L-8) in Genoa
• Scientific Disciplinary Sector: ING-INF/01
• Language: Italian, with the possibility of English upon request
• Location: Genoa
• Period: 2nd Semester

Presentation

This course serves as the intersection between circuit theory applied to electronic components and microcontrollers with their respective high-level programming tools. It covers the design and simulation of circuits, microcontroller programming (especially for signal management), and interfacing for the realization of programmable electronic systems used in engineering, such as IoT and mechatronic applications.

Educational Objectives and Contents

Educational Objectives

The course aims to provide fundamental knowledge of electronic devices, including diodes, bipolar and FET transistors. It also covers the analysis and simulation of electronic circuits in both static and dynamic regimes, linear and differential amplifiers, operational amplifiers, and AD/DA conversions, as well as the interfacing of electronic circuits with programmable systems.

Detailed Educational Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Through active participation in the proposed educational activities and individual in-depth study, students will be able to:

• Know the operating characteristics of electronic components: diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers
• Understand and apply circuit implementations with electronic components through design and simulation
• Know the architecture of microcontrollers and their application areas
• Evaluate and use software development tools for microcontrollers
• Understand the interfacing between microcontrollers and electronic circuits
• Program the main interfaces and functions of microcontrollers (GPIO, Timer, PWM, ADC) using development software

Prerequisites

For the part on components and circuits, basic knowledge of circuit theory is required. For the part on microcontrollers, basic knowledge of computer architecture and programming is necessary.

Teaching Methods

The course includes frontal lessons with computer aid, project development, and laboratory exercises.

Program/Content

1. Electronic components: diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers
2. Electronic circuits and Spice simulations (Multisim)
3. General architecture of microcontrollers
4. Main hardware components of microcontrollers
5. Software development tools for microcontrollers
6. Interfacing between microcontrollers and electronic circuits
7. Programming of GPIO
8. Programming of Timer and PWM
9. Programming of ADC
10. Microcontrollers and programming with Matlab/Simulink

Texts/Bibliography

All slides used during lessons, exercises (both simulations and software/firmware projects), and other educational materials are available on Aulaweb. Recorded lessons are normally available on the course's Teams channel. Given the extensive use of circuit simulation software and microcontroller programming, the use of online help and technical documentation available on Aulaweb and online is recommended. The following books can be used for further study:

• F. Giannini, Elettronica analogica: I fondamenti, Esculapio, 2013
• F. Zappa, Sistemi Elettronici, Esculapio, 2010
• C. Noviello, Mastering STM32, Leapub 2016

Teachers and Commissions

• Teacher: Marco Raggio
• Office Hours: By appointment, arranged via email or phone with the teacher
• Examination Commission:
  • Marco Raggio (President)
  • Riccardo Berta
  • Francesco Bellotti (Alternate President)

Lessons

Start of Lessons

The start date of the lessons can be found on the EasyAcademy portal.

Lesson Schedule

The schedule for this course can be consulted at the EasyAcademy portal address.

Exams

Examination Method

The exam consists of an oral test, with the aid of a computer. Exam dates are scheduled with the teacher.

Assessment Method

During the oral exam, the student, based on an exercise, must demonstrate understanding of the topics covered in the course, discuss possible design choices, and analyze the results obtained with the aid of a computer.

Exam Calendar

• Date: Various dates throughout 2026
• Time: 15:00
• Location: Genoa
• Type: Oral
• Notes: Specific notes for each exam date are not provided.

Additional Information

Students with specific learning disorders (DSA) will be allowed to adopt specific methods and supports that will be established case by case in agreement with the Delegate of the engineering courses in the Commission for the inclusion of students with disabilities.

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