Course detail
Design Systems and Electronic Circuits Practice
FEKT-BPC-PNEAcad. year: 2019/2020
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
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Prerequisites
- possess good command of the topics discussed within Electrical Engineering 1 and 2
- have working knowledge of Windows
Co-requisites
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Course curriculum
1. Introduction to the MicroCap simulator
2. MicroCap: advanced analyses and functions
3. Rectifiers and supply filters. Overvoltage protection in inductive load switching.
4. Transistor circuits. Amplifiers, switches.
5. Schematic and PCB design system EAGLE 1/2
6. Schematic and PCB design system EAGLE 2/2
6. Amplifiers with BPs and FETs: biasing, amplification, and input resistance.
7. Circuits with operational amplifiers
8. PCB assembly and soldering
9. Designing, simulating, and optimizing a simple circuit in MicroCap.
10. Using Eagle to design PCB
11. Switching converters
12. Case studies of interesting circuits
13. Credit test
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. Reserve
Work placements
Aims
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Recommended optional programme components
Prerequisites and corequisites
- compulsory co-requisite
Design of Electronic Circuits
Basic literature
LINEAR TECHNOLOGY: Analog Circuit Design - A Tutorial Guide to Applications and Solutions. Linear Technology, 2011. ISBN 9780123851857 (EN)
VRBA, K. Konstrukce elektronických zařízení. Brno: Vysoké učení technické v Brně, 2013. s. 1-251. ISBN: 978-80-214-4719- 6.
Recommended reading
Elearning
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme BPC-AMT Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
- Programme BPC-SEE Bachelor's 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
- Programme BPC-TLI Bachelor's 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
- Programme BPC-MET Bachelor's 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
- Programme BPC-ECT Bachelor's 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
- Programme BPC-AUD Bachelor's
specialization AUDB-TECH , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
specialization AUDB-ZVUK , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective - Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning
branch EE-FLE , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
Type of course unit
Exercise in computer lab
Teacher / Lecturer
Elearning