Course detail

Design Systems and Electronic Circuits Practice

FEKT-BPC-PNEAcad. year: 2018/2019

The exercises focuses on the following topics and activities: using the MicroCap circuit simulator, inclusive of its advanced capabilities and analytical features such as the mathematical analysis of signals (FFT, for example) and higher functions of the program’s graphical output; employing the Eagle system to design PCBs; the THT and SMD soldering processes; mounting student-designed PCBs; regenerating electronic circuits and comparing the parameters of the revived device with those of the initial, simulated design.
Starting with the 9th week of the semester, the classes become oriented on the designing, simulation, fabrication, and regeneration of a simple electronic device. The laboratory practicals begin in the same week.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Miloslav Steinbauer, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Theoretical and Experimental Electrical Engineering (UTEE)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

A deep insight into circuit simulators and advanced analyses; competence in MicroCap and Eagle; operating skills related to the mounting and soldering of PCB components via SMT and THT; ability to regenerate simple analog electronic circuits.

Prerequisites

To successfully complete the subject, the students are required to:
- possess good command of the topics discussed within Electrical Engineering 1 and 2
- have working knowledge of Windows

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teachning methods include lectures and computer laboratories. Course is taking advantage of e-learning system.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The course is finished by a credit test, which consists of design and simulation of a simple analog circuit according to the assignment.

Course curriculum

The tutorials reflect the topics discussed within the parallel subject of BPC-NEO.
1. Introduction to the MicroCap simulator
2. MicroCap: advanced analyses and functions
3. MicroCap: signal generation and analysis; mathematical functions; charts
4. Configuring rectifiers and supply filters.
5. Parametric voltage stabilizers. Overvoltage protection in inductive load switching.
6. Amplifiers with BPs and FETs: biasing, amplification, and input resistance.
7. Transistors as switches. Switching time.
8. Thyristors and triacs. Phase regulation.
10. Designing, simulating, and optimizing a simple circuit in MicroCap.
11. Using Eagle to design PCBs
12. Configurations with OAs. Noise analysis.
13. Frequency filters

The laboratory practicals (9th to 12th weeks)
9. Basic instructions; laboratory rules and safety
10. Soldering: SMT and THT
11. Mounting and regenerating a circuit via the mixed approach (SMT, THT)
12. Completing the circuit, verifying the parameters, and evaluating the result
13. Credit test

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the subject is to complement the theory outlined in BPC-NEO with the practical designing and fabrication of analog electronic circuits. The tutorials and practicals are to acquaint the students with problems related to computer-based support for all fundamental processes within the comprehensive structuring of electronic circuits, including the preliminary configuration, simulation, printed circuit projection, and manufacturing data preparation. The laboratory practicals teach soldering, PCB mounting, and procedures to regenerate electronic circuits.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Not applicable.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPC-AMT Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Exercise in computer lab

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Miloslav Steinbauer, Ph.D.

Laboratory exercise

8 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Miloslav Steinbauer, Ph.D.