Module Description
This module provides first-hand experience of the design simulation and production of complex electronic circuits. A word specification is provided for a consumer electronics device for which a prototype is designed using reference and first principles. The circuit is then simulated and tested in Multisim to verify operation. Once satisfactory, a hardware prototype is developed on a prototype medium e.g. breadboard and tested in real-world conditions. Then using PCB design software, a PCB is designed and populated to produce the final product.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this module, students will be expected to be able to:
1. Design a complex electronic circuit from reference and first principles
2. Perform complex analysis of electronic circuits in simulators exemplified by Multisim
3. Design construct, produce and critically evaluate PCB based system
4. Populate test and fault find a printed circuit board
5. Demonstrate basic hand skills
6. Demonstrate proficiency in testing electronic systems
Outline Syllabus
* The use of reference and legacy circuits in the design of an electronic system
* PCB production cycle
* Transient, impulse, DC, AC, frequency and noise analysis using Multisim
* Fourier analysis
* Iterative design loop
* Auto and manual placement and routing of electronic components
* PCB layout considerations and constraints
* PCB board inspection and validation
.* Soldering and basic hand skills
* Prototyping of electronic circuits using breadboard, wirewrap and veroboard
* Testing and validation
* Analogue and digital modeling
* The use of fast prototyping for housing and containers
This module provides first-hand experience of the design simulation and production of complex electronic circuits. A word specification is provided for a consumer electronics device for which a prototype is designed using reference and first principles. The circuit is then simulated and tested in Multisim to verify operation. Once satisfactory, a hardware prototype is developed on a prototype medium e.g. breadboard and tested in real-world conditions. Then using PCB design software, a PCB is designed and populated to produce the final product.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this module, students will be expected to be able to:
1. Design a complex electronic circuit from reference and first principles
2. Perform complex analysis of electronic circuits in simulators exemplified by Multisim
3. Design construct, produce and critically evaluate PCB based system
4. Populate test and fault find a printed circuit board
5. Demonstrate basic hand skills
6. Demonstrate proficiency in testing electronic systems
Outline Syllabus
* The use of reference and legacy circuits in the design of an electronic system
* PCB production cycle
* Transient, impulse, DC, AC, frequency and noise analysis using Multisim
* Fourier analysis
* Iterative design loop
* Auto and manual placement and routing of electronic components
* PCB layout considerations and constraints
* PCB board inspection and validation
.* Soldering and basic hand skills
* Prototyping of electronic circuits using breadboard, wirewrap and veroboard
* Testing and validation
* Analogue and digital modeling
* The use of fast prototyping for housing and containers
- Module Supervisor: John Woods