Circuit Design Tools
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The official GTU curriculum for Circuit Design Tools (subject code 4341104) as prescribed for IC · Semester 4 divides the course into 4 units, covering 27 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (4341104)Unit 1 Simulation of Electronic Circuits Using Simulation Software
- 1.1. Introduction to different types of Circuit simulation software
- 1.2. Wire, bus, junction, probe, voltage source, current source, and ground etc. used in circuit simulation software.
- 1.3. Create new project, and schematic file.
- 1.4. Search, Add or Create an electronic part.
- 1.5. Edit, Connect, or wire the circuit.
Unit 2 Analyze Electronic Circuits Using Simulation Software
- 2.1. Test Passive components RC, LC or RLC based electronic circuit.
- 2.2. Test DC simulation of active components like diode, transistor or MOSFET based electronic circuit.
- 2.3. Test DC Simulation of analog/digital IC based electronic circuit.
- 2.4. Transient simulation of RC, LC, or RLC based electronic circuit.
- 2.5. Bias point analysis or characteristic curve of diode, transistor or MOSFET based electronic circuit.
- 2.6. Transient simulation of diode, transistor or MOSFET etc. based electronic circuit. Circuit Design & Tools Course Code: 4341104 software.
- 2.7. Frequency response (AC simulation) of RC, diode, and transistor etc. based electronic circuit.
- 2.8. Frequency response (AC simulation) analog/ digital IC based electronic circuit.
- 2.9. Install Circuit Simulation Android/IOS Application on your mobile and demonstrate it.
Unit 3 PCB Layout Design
- 3.1. Learn the basics terms of software & PCB layout - grid, top & bottom copper, pads, vias, netlists, silkscreen etc.
- 3.2. Download, install and configure PCB designing software. Get components library for chosen software.
- 3.3. Create a schematic of the chosen circuit & generate netlists from the created schematic.
- 3.4. Arrange components in a neat manner. Trace each net on appropriate layers and finish routing the board.
- 3.5. Check for any pending nets using tool. & Perform Design Rule Check (DRC) and Electrical Rule Check (ERC) of your board. Add copper pours, silkscreen, holes for mounting, etc.
- 3.6. Generate design files (Gerber files) & Bill of Materials (BOM). Preview your completed PCB design Circuit Design & Tools Course Code: 4341104 using the preview tool.
- 3.7. Make custom library components for various SMD & PTH Parts.
Unit 4 PCB Fabrication, Assembly & Testing
- 4.1. PCB fabrication techniques. PCB fabrication steps of chosen technique.
- 4.2. PCB Assembly Techniques.
- 4.3. PCB Testing techniques.
- 4.4. Steps involved in manual PCB testing.
- 4.5. Components of Electronic Waste.
- 4.6. Steps for Recycling process of electronic and electrical waste: a) Collection and Transportation b) Shredding and sorting c) Dust Extraction d) Magnetic separation e) Water separation f) Purification of Waste (Plastic, Metal, Glass)
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