EE514 Real-Time Computing

Dr. Raymond Cheung, CF635, Ext.6139, wlcheun@connect.polyu.hk

The lecture materials can be accessed via Blackboard

References:
P. Laplante, "Real Time Systems Design and Analysis ", 3rd Edition, IEEE Computer
Society Press, A John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2004.

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Week
no./2013 (U.
calendar
week no)
5 (20)
6 (21)
8 (23)
9 (24)
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11 (26)
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13 (28)

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Lecture

Date
30/1
6/2
20/2
27/2
6/3
13/3
20/3
27/3

Topic
Basic Concepts of Real-Time Systems
Scheduling Theory
Inter-task Communication and Synchronization
Memory Management
Case studies and discussions
Real-Time Linux
Real-Time System Design
Real Time Hardware Considerations
Real Time Performance Analysis and
Optimization
Mid-term Test
Stochastic Processes and Poisson distribution
Queueing Analysis

Lecture Schedule:
Wednesday evening , 6:30pm - 9:30pm,

Grade Assessment Allocation

Assessment
Continuous Assessment
Mid-term test
Mini-Project
Class participation &
performance
Examination
Total

Marks

Deadline requirement

20%
15%

Lecture 10
Lecture 12

5%

n/a

60%

Assigned examination date

100%