TRON07028 2019 System Design Integration and Test
This module covers PCB design particularly with regard to manufacturing and testability. Also issues relating to the minimising of EMI at the board and system level and the need to meet EMC requirements will be addressed.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Understand the principles of PCB design for manufacturability and testability, and to minimise EMI and meet EMC requirements.
Outline the analogue and digital segregation issues and grounding issues which arise when different electronic modules are connected together in a system.
Identify the design issues for enclosures of electronic products to minimise EMI and meet EMC requirements.
Perform EMC radiated and conducted tests using a spectrum analyser and basic test methods.
Design a PCB from a schematic using a PCB layout software package.
Indicative Syllabus
EMC and Product Standards
EMC Directive. Generic and product standards. CE Mark. Management of EMC.
Printed Circuit Board Design for EMC
Behaviour of passive components at high frequency. PCB design for EMC.
Design for manufacturability and testability. PCB production and assembly
processes (for both PTH and SMT boards).
Electromagnetic Compatibility and testing
Radiated and Conducted Emissions. Radiated and Conducted Immunity.
Surge, voltage dip, ESD and Fast Transient Burst testing.
Manual and automated production testing (ATE), in-circuit testing (ICT) and functional testing.
Propose plans for prototype testing, fault diagnosis testing and production testing.
Design and Packaging
Product enclosures. Linear versus switched mode power supply issues. Grounding and
earthing issues. Cabling and connectors. Crosstalk.
Indicative Practicals/Projects
Laboratory experiments on cables and transmission lines.
EMC radiated testing methods using a spectrum analyser. Golden product testing.
Use a Pico scope and Picosoft software for testing and recording results.
Design a PTH board from a schematic using a PCB layout software package e.g. Ultiboard.
Demonstrate the production of a PTH (plated through hole) board using a milling machine.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Continuous Assessment | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 20 % | Week 6 | 1,2,3 |
2 | Practical Evaluation | Coursework Assessment | Practical Evaluation | 30 % | OnGoing | 4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 50 % | Week 15 | 1,2,3 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Flat Classroom | Theory | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Practical / Laboratory | Engineering Laboratory | Practical | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Self-study | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Part Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lecture | Distance Learning Suite | Theory | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Practical / Laboratory | Engineering Laboratory | Practical | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Self-study | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lecture | Online | Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Practical / Laboratory | Computer Laboratory | Practical | 0.5 | Weekly | 0.50 |
Independent Learning | Online | Independent Learning | 5.5 | Weekly | 5.50 |
Required & Recommended Book List
2012 The Circuit Designer's Companion Elsevier
ISBN 9780080971384 ISBN-13 0080971385
A compendium of practical advice and pointers - a unique masterclass in practical product design that bridges the gap between theory and implementation An invaluable companion for circuit designers and practicing electronics engineers - gives best practices, design guidelines and engineering knowledge gleaned from years of experience Includes practical, real-world considerations for components, PCBs, manufacturability, reliability and cost, enabling engineers to design and troubleshoot faster, cheaper and more effectively Contains new material on design tools, high-speed circuits, variability and tolerances, noise, simulation methods, and testing The third edition of this classic work on circuit design gives engineers the understanding and practical know-how to produce optimized, reliable, cost-effective electronic circuits. It bridges the gap between the theoretical learning that most university courses provide and the practical knowledge and application that comes from years of experience. Topics covered include analog and digital circuits, component types, power supplies and printed circuit board design, plus new coverage of the latest advances in electronics since the previous edition published. The Circuit Designer's Companion is ideal for Professional electronics design engineers, advanced amateur electronics designers, electronic engineering students and professors looking for a book with a real-world design outlook. Dr. Peter Wilson is part of the Electronic Systems Design research group within the School of Electronics & Computer Science (ECS) at the University of Southampton. He worked for many years as a Senior Design Engineer in industry with Ferranti and as an EDA technical specialist with Analogy Inc. (Beaverton, Oregon). He is also a consultant for Integra Design Ltd in various aspects of embedded systems including design and modeling. An invaluable companion for circuit designers and practicing electronics engineers - gives best practices, design guidelines and engineering knowledge gleaned from years of experience Includes practical, real-world considerations for components, PCBs, manufacturability, reliability and cost, enabling engineers to design and troubleshoot faster, cheaper and more effectively Contains new material on design tools and communication devices, high-speed digital circuit design, simulation methods and testing
2016-08-01 EMC for Product Designers Newnes
ISBN 0081010168 ISBN-13 9780081010167
EMC for Product Designers, Fifth Edition, provides all the key information needed to meet the requirements of the EMC compliance standards. More importantly, it shows how to incorporate EMC principles into the product design process, avoiding cost and performance penalties to meet the needs of specific standards that produce a better overall product. As well as covering the 2016 versions of the EU EMC and Radio Directives, this new edition has been thoroughly updated to be in line with the latest best practices in EMC compliance and product design. Coverage now includes extra detail on the main automotive, military, and aerospace standards requirements, as well as a discussion of the issues raised by COTS equipment in military applications. New to this edition are chapters on functional safety, design and installation aspects of switchmode power converters with an introduction to EMC testing of integrated circuits, new details on CISPR 32/35, updates to new versions of the Directives DEF STAN 59-411, DO-160 and MIL STD 461, with more commentary on the implications and requirements of military and aerospace standards, and an added reference to CE Marking for military and problems of COTS. In addition, new sections on IC emissions measurements per IEC 61967 are included, along with new coverage of FFT/time domain receivers, an expanded section on military/aerospace transients, special references to DO160 lightning, added material on MIL STD 461 CE101, RE101, and RS101, the latest practice in PCB layout with a discussion of slots in ground planes, current practice on decoupling, extended coverage of DC-DC converters and motor drives, and a new section on switching inverter (motor drives, renewable energy converters, etc.) installation, and the latest 2016 mandatory regulations of the RTTE and EMC Directives. Presents a complete introduction to EMC for product design from a practicing consultant in the field Includes short case studies that demonstrate how EMC product design is put into practice Provides the latest 2016 mandatory regulations of both the RTTE Directive and EMC Directive
2015-10-15 Handbook of Driver Assistance Systems Springer
ISBN 3319123513 ISBN-13 9783319123516
This fundamental work explains in detail systems for active safety and driver assistance, considering both their structure and their function. These include the well-known standard systems such as Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). But it includes also new systems for protecting collisions protection, for changing the lane, or for convenient parking. The book aims at giving a complete picture focusing on the entire system. First, it describes the components which are necessary for assistance systems, such as sensors, actuators, mechatronic subsystems, and control elements. Then, it explains key features for the user-friendly design of human-machine interfaces between driver and assistance system. Finally, important characteristic features of driver assistance systems for particular vehicles are presented: Systems for commercial vehicles and motorcycles.
Module Resources
Testing for EMC Compliance Mark Montrose & Edward Nakauchi IEEE Press
EMC at Component and PCB level Martin O'Hara Newnes
IEEE Xplore: ieeexplore.ieee.org
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