Hardware and Software Requirements
Some online MS-ECE courses will ask you to apply your knowledge through software simulations or hardware configurations. Individual courses will list their specific requirements. This page provides a consolidated overview of all hardware and software used across the curriculum to help you plan ahead.
Computer Engineering / Embedded Systems Engineering
Embedding Sensors and Motors Specialization
Courses: ECEA 5340, ECEA 5341, ECEA 5342, ECEA 5343
Required Equipment
- Parts List (PDF): ESM Electronic Parts List_FLAT BOM.pdf
- Parts List (Excel):ESM Electronic Parts List_FLAT BOM.xlsx
- Breadboard
- Wire (various gauges and lengths)
Note: We encourage you to order early so you can ensure you have the right parts.
Oscilloscope (Suggested Model - Newark):
Other Oscilloscope Options
Course Syllabi
- ECEA 5340 Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design(0.8 credits)
- ECEA 5341 Motors and Motor Control Circuits (0.8 credits)
- ECEA 5342 Pressure, Force, Motion, and Humidity Sensors(0.8 credits)
- ECEA 5343 Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control (0.6 credits)
Power Electronics
Power Electronics courses in the online MS-ECE curriculum do not require hardware. However, some courses invite you to complete circuit simulations using LTspice, a free circuit simulation software from Analog Devices.
Required Software
- LTspice (free)
Photonics and Optics
Photonics and Optics courses in the online MS-ECE on Coursera curriculum typically do not require hardware. However, some courses invite you to use OpticStudio (Zemax) for optical design and simulation. Specific information about how to access the software and how it will be used will be provided within each course.
Required Software
- OpticStudio (Zemax)