Computer Aided Design of Electronics
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IITA0305 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-IT 2010 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2011-2012) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Menani, Smail |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses During the Academic Year 2011-2012
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-IT-2N | 2012-01-09 – 2012-04-27 | Jani Ahvonen, Smail Menani | English | 2011-12-07 – 2012-01-15 |
Learning Outcomes
The student will be introduced to the design of electronic Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and to the mechanical as well as electrical constraints related to the PCB fabrication. The student must also learn the CAD systems operating in microcomputers and get familiar with the characteristics of CAD programs and their use.
Student's Workload
The total amount of student's work is 108 h, containing 56 h of scheduled contact studies.
Contents
- PCB design process using CAD
- Physical Characteristics of PCB
- Electrical and mechanical Design Parameters
- Controlled impedance in PCB design.
- Use CAD programs to create new symbol libraries
- Design tasks with CAD.
- Additional operations, such as web based information management and reporting.
- CAD projects
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Printed Circuits Handbook, 5th edition, Clyde F. Coombs, JR.
Power-logic Tutorials, Power-PCB Tutorials.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, tutorials.
Assessment Criteria
1: Understand the design process and physical charateristics of of Printed Circuit Board.
3: Be able to use CAD tools to design 2 layers PCB.
5: Design and manufacture a PCB of medium complexity.
Assessment Methods
Assignments, a project, an examination.