Design and Test of Electronic Devices

Course content

• Schematic diagram entry
• Geometry definition
• Component library
• Parts list
• Layout, design rules
• Creation of Gerber files
• Practical introduction to a CAD system through input and layout of a simple circuit
• placement and operation of PCBs - Computer-based data acquisition and processing
• Development of measurement applications
  

Theoretical relationships are illustrated in practical laboratory exercises.

Learning outcomes

Graduates

• are familiar with the principles of CAD systems and their use in the electronic development process,
• are able to enter electronic circuits into a CAD system and design PCBs, including provision of production data,
• are able to assemble and put printed circuit boards into operation
• are able to design applications for data acquisition and processing using different design patterns,
• are able to remotely control and read out measurement and laboratory instruments via conventional interfaces (GPIB, Ethernet, USB …) and protocols (SCPI, …),
• are able to automatically record and present characteristic curves of components and store the measured values for subsequent processing, and
• are able to test and analyze simple systems in an automated manner.

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources / tools

Books:

• Brooks: Signal Integrity Issues and Printed Circuit Board Design
• Zickert: Leiterplatten

 

Mode of delivery

Integrated course, exercises 66%

Prerequisites and co-requisites

• Fundamentals of Science 2
• Applied Electrical Engineering 2
• Semiconductor Technology

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment