CAD266 - Computer Aided Design for Electronics

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Subject Title
Computer Aided Design for Electronics

Subject Description
This course provides students with an introduction to Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software with a particular emphasis on PSPICE simulation and printed circuit board (PCB) design.

Students will learn to conduct multiple circuit analysis techniques (DC, Transient, AC, Digital) and then apply them in a PSPICE software simulated environment. Students will also learn about the PCB design process, including the selection of appropriate components, schematic capture, footprint generation, PCB layout, and the generation of manufacturing or gerber files. There will also be extensive coverage of PCB construction and fabrication techniques and industry design standards to provide a strong foundation for good design practices.

The topic of revision control will be introduced and implemented throughout all design assignments and projects. A final team project in the course will combine standard simulation and PCB design techniques into one comprehensive electronics project design from start to finish. Students will emerge from the course with a broad understanding and practical skills in simulation techniques and PCB design for manufacturing.

Credit Status
One subject credit within the Electronics Engineering Technician (EEN) and Electronics Engineering Technologist (EET) programs.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Compare, evaluate, and apply circuit analysis techniques, including DC steady-state, transient, AC, and digital techniques.

2. Design and implement circuit analysis techniques using PSPICE software while understanding their practical and theoretical limitations.

3. Recognize and compare the material composition of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and the fabrication techniques used in commercial applications.

4. Design and fabricate practical PCBs by applying industry design standards, sustainability best practices, and ethical principles.

5. Design, construct, analyze, and troubleshoot an electronics project to satisfy its functional specifications and effective operation in accordance with simple project management techniques and principles.

6. Recommend, justify, and apply the creation and verification process of new component footprints while maintaining management of component databases.

7. Exercise and maintain good revision control habits for project design work.

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Execute mathematical operations accurately.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Academic Integrity
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Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
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Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

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