NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 能量擷取技術(6878)
(Eng.) Energy Harvesting Technology
Offering Dept Graduate Institute of Precision Engineering
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher WANG, DUNG-AN
Department Graduate Institute of Precision Engineering/Graduate Language English Semester 2026-FALL
Course Description Introduction to microfabrication processes for MicroElectroMechanical systems and the design of the microfabrication processes aiming for energy harvesting devices. Chip design based industry-based fabrication facilities is the focus of this course. The course will include a term project.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
Understand electronics basics
Analog signal processing
Digital circuits
Microcontroller
Data acquisition
Sensors/actuators
Case studies
Through the course, you will learn the design of a micro senor/energy harvester and how to draw a layout, simulation, fabrication and testing of a micro sensor/energy harvester.
1.Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and manufacturing engineering
2.Ability to design, conduct experiments, analyze data and write research papers
4.Possess leadership, management, communication and coordination, as well as project planning and management skills, along with a spirit of teamwork
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35
30
topic Discussion/Production
Exercises
Discussion
Lecturing
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Study Outcome
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Course introduction, Electronics basic

Week 2 Electronics basic


Week 3 Layout, Semiconductor
Week 4 Design Rule System response
Week 5 Analog signal processing
Week 6 Digital circuits

Week 7 Microcontroller
Week 8 Microcontroller
Week 9 Data acquisition
Week 10 Sensors
Week 11 energy harvester, actuator
Week 12 energy harvester, actuator
Week 13 Electronics, control
Week 14 Electronics, congtrol
Week 15 Sensor/energy harvester
Week 16 Sensor/energy harvester
self-directed
learning
   01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.

Evaluation
Homework 10%, Progress reports 40%, Final Report 50%
Textbook & other References
Alciatore, Histand, “Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems, Fourth Edition”, McGraw.
S. D. Senturia, “Microsystem Design”, Kluwer Acamedic Publishers. 2001
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
ilearning
Office Hours
Mondays 4 – 5pm
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