TRON06051 2019 Circuit Simulation and Layout
This Electronics module, introduces students to circuit layout, schematic capture, circuit simulation, and use of electronic instruments for measurement.Simulation allows students to explore how different configurations, component selections, noise, and signal sources affect circuit designs.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Identify electronic circuit symbols and layout circuits according to layout conventions
Complete a circuit design using schematic capture software tools
Use simple virtual instruments to measure circuit outcomes
Transfer and design a circuit from schematic design software to PCB CAD software
Create testing Plan from pcb netlist
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Lectures and labs
Module Assessment Strategies
Lab assignments
Classroom quizzes
End of semester assessment
Repeat Assessments
Students can repeat coursework.
Indicative Syllabus
Conventions on circuit layout, Voltage measurements in a circuit. Thevenin’s Theorem, and resistance capacitance and inductance in circuits. Diodes, Transistors, Operational Amplifiers, timers. Use of virtual oscilloscope, multimeter, variable power supply, and function generator.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Exam | Coursework Assessment | Closed Book Exam | 20 % | Week 12 | 1,5 |
2 | Practical | Practical | Assessment | 20 % | Week 12 | 2,3,4 |
3 | Weekly labwork | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 40 % | OnGoing | 2,3,4,5 |
4 | Weekly Quizzes | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 20 % | OnGoing | 1,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Lecture Theatre | Schematic capture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Practical / Laboratory | Engineering Laboratory | schematic capture lab | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List
20/05/2018 The Circuit Designers Companion Second edition
Module Resources
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