PC-Board Construction with ECAD Tools

5 credits

Syllabus, Master's level, 1FA329

A revised version of the syllabus is available.

Code: 1FA329
Education cycle: Second cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Technology A1N
Grading system: Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
Finalised by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 8 April 2014
Responsible department: Department of Physics and Astronomy

Entry requirements

Electric measuring techniques or Measuring Techniques, Electronics I (1TE624), Waves and Optics. Electromagnetism II is recommended.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to

assess the effect of electric and mechanical limitations of different discrete and active circuits that are used within the electronics industry of today
make a schematic capture drawing of different electronic designs in an advanced ECAD-system

Component knowledge:

Strong and weak sides regarding electric disturbances (EMC) and heat.

EMC-teori:

Disturbance sources and methods to limit disturbances from own and external generated noise . Exercise with oscilloscope and network analyser.

Schematic capture:

Libraries- and component-handling. Function verification via rule-checking tool (not simulation). Computer exercises with advanced ECAD-system.

Layout:

Libraries - and component handling. Design rules and practical handling of EMC problem. Design verification.

3D modelling. Design for production. Computer exercises with advanced ECAD - systems.