EM-417

PCB Design & Construction Lab

This course provides the student with a foundation in the practical aspects of PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design. Industry-standard EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools are used for schematic design/capture including BOM (Bill of Material) generation, and the use and design of custom component libraries. A study of schematic flow and segmentation along with functional circuit simulation prepares the student to move on to the second part of the course in PCB layout. The physical realization of electronics design is studied following IPC (Institute for Printed Circuits) standards and best practices. IBIS (I/O Buffer Information Specification) models will be used to show effects of components and PCB layout features on signal integrity. The relationship between schematics and the PCB layout is applied using design directives for voltage, current, impedance, and frequency requirements. PCB layout challenges and solutions are presented including thermal transfer, noise reduction for EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), manufacturability, and cost reduction.

Credit Hours

56

Min. Grade

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