Electronics - Specialization

Electronics (ELE)

The Electronics specialization includes two study areas: power electronics and integrated circuit (IC) design. The Electronics specialization provides a solid foundation and specialized knowledge in power electronics and IC design. Graduates have excellent prospects for employment in various industries, contributing to the advancement of technology and the development of innovative electronic systems and devices.

The study area in Power Electronics focuses on the efficient power conversion, control, and management of electrical power. Graduates specializing in power electronics often find employment opportunities in industries such as power supply, renewable energy, electric vehicles, industrial automation, and power systems. Companies in Denmark such as Danfoss Power Electronics, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Grundfos and Vestas are known for their involvement in power electronics and often hire graduates to contribute to the development of advanced power electronic devices, converters, and systems.

The study area in IC Design focuses on the design and development of integrated circuits, which are essential components in various electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, and medical equipment. Graduates specializing in IC design can find employment in Danish companies like Infineon Technologies Denmark A/S, GN, Demant, and NVIDIA, where they contribute to the design, verification, and testing of complex integrated circuits. They work on developing high-performance processors, wireless communication chips, or specialized integrated circuits for the hearing aid industry.

Core competence I - mandatory :

34652 Power Electronics 1 10 point Autumn E5 (Wed 8-17)

Innovation course II - choose 5 ECTS among the following courses:

  • 34659 Research immersion 2 can be counted as 5 ECTs innovation II and 5 ECTs programme specific course;
  • 34658 and 34659 schedules are flexible, and the individual topics and schedules must agree with the course responsible person.
34659 Research immersion 2 - Power electronics and IC design 10 point Outside schedule structure
or
34658 Research immersion 1 - Power electronics and IC design 5 point Outside schedule structure

Core competence II - choose 15 ECTS among the following courses:

34653 Power Electronics 2. Laboratory course 5 point January
34654 Circuit technology and EMC 5 point Autumn E4A (Tues 13-17)
34655 Integrated analog electronics 2 5 point Spring F4A (Tues 13-17)
34656 Design and layout of integrated CMOS circuits 5 point June
34657 System level integrated circuit design 10 point Autumn E5 (Wed 8-17)

Choose 25 ECTS among the rest of the programme specific courses: 

02203 Design of Digital Systems 5 point Autumn E2B (Thurs 8-12)
30021 Digital Instrumentation 5 point Autumn E4A (Tues 13-17)
30415 RF communication circuits 10 point Autumn E2 (Mon 13-17, Thurs 8-12)
30421 Advanced Microwave Techniques and High Speed Electronics 10 point Spring F2 (Mon 13-17, Thurs 8-12)
34349 FPGA design for communication systems 10 point Spring F5 (Wed 8-17)
34365 IoT Prototyping 5 point Autumn E2B (Thurs 8-12)
34373 Introduction to microcontroller development for IoT using embedded C 5 point Spring F3A (Tues 8-12)
34540 Light emitting diodes and photovoltaics for energy applications 5 point Autumn E2A (Mon 13-17)
34620 Basic power electronics in energy systems 5 point Spring F1B (Thurs 13-17)
34653 Power Electronics 2. Laboratory course 5 point January
34654 Circuit technology and EMC 5 point Autumn E4A (Tues 13-17)
34655 Integrated analog electronics 2 5 point Spring F4A (Tues 13-17)
34656 Design and layout of integrated CMOS circuits 5 point June
34657 System level integrated circuit design 10 point Autumn E5 (Wed 8-17)
34658 Research immersion 1 - Power electronics and IC design 5 point Outside schedule structure
34659 Research immersion 2 - Power electronics and IC design 10 point Outside schedule structure

Elective Courses

This group contains in principle all DTU's advanced level courses. In addition to regular courses, special courses are also accepted in this group of courses, provided that the topic and level of the special course is approved by DTU supervisors. Instead you may also choose to follow more programme specific courses or conduct a MSc thesis of 35 ECTS. Here are some recommended elective courses (but not limited):

02205 VLSI Design 5 point Spring F3A (Tues 8-12)
02209 Test of Digital Systems 5 point Autumn E1B (Thurs 13-17)
10314 Magnetism and Magnetic Materials 5 point Spring F5B (Wed 13-17)
10326 Electronic characterisation of nanomaterials: principles and practice 5 point June
10852 Introduction to cleanroom-based microfabrication 5 point June
or
10851 Introduction to cleanroom-based microfabrication 5 point January
30428 Advanced electromagnetics 5 point Spring F4A (Tues 13-17)

Focus on Power Electronics - example:

Polytechnical foundation
Programme specific courses
Thesis
Electives
1.Semester
34652
Power Electronics 1
10 point
34654
Circuit technology and EMC
5 point
34653
Power Electronics 2. Laboratory course
5 point
02203
Design of Digital Systems
5 point
34540
Light emitting diodes and photovoltaics... Light emitting diodes and photovoltaics for energy applications
5 point
2.Semester
42504
Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical... Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical Foundation)
5 point
34659
Research immersion 2 - Power electronics and IC design
10 point
34656
Design and layout of integrated CMOS... Design and layout of integrated CMOS circuits
5 point
34620
Basic power electronics in energy... Basic power electronics in energy systems
5 point
34655
Integrated analog electronics 2
5 point
3.Semester
34658
Research immersion 1 - Power electronics... Research immersion 1 - Power electronics and IC design
5 point
46735
Wind, solar and energy storage electrical drive trains
10 point
12106
Quantitative Sustainability... Quantitative Sustainability (Polytechnical Foundation)
5 point
34657
System level integrated circuit design
10 point
4.Semester
Thesis
Masters thesis
30 point

Focus on Integrated Circuit - example:

Polytechnical foundation
Programme specific courses
Thesis
Electives
1.Semester
34652
Power Electronics 1
10 point
34653
Power Electronics 2. Laboratory course
5 point
30021
Digital Instrumentation
5 point
30415
RF communication circuits
10 point
2.Semester
42504
Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical... Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical Foundation)
5 point
34655
Integrated analog electronics 2
5 point
34656
Design and layout of integrated CMOS... Design and layout of integrated CMOS circuits
5 point
34349
FPGA design for communication systems
10 point
34373
Introduction to microcontroller... Introduction to microcontroller development for IoT using embedded C
5 point
3.Semester
34654
Circuit technology and EMC
5 point
02203
Design of Digital Systems
5 point
34657
System level integrated circuit design
10 point
34658
Research immersion 1 - Power electronics... Research immersion 1 - Power electronics and IC design
5 point
12101
Quantitative Sustainability... Quantitative Sustainability (Polytechnical Foundation)
5 point
4.Semester
Thesis
Masters thesis
30 point

Specializations are merely recommended ways of choosing the courses in the curriculum. Applicants are not admitted to a specialization but to the programme and it is possible to choose among all the courses in the curriculum following the directions given. However, if a specialization has been fulfilled the title of the specialization may be added to the diploma.

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