Week 06 - Electronics Design#

Week 6 focused on electronics design, learning to design circuits, use EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools, and simulate circuit behavior.
The aim was to understand circuit theory, use design tools effectively, and create schematic and PCB layouts.

This week built on the embedded programming knowledge from Week 4 and prepared for electronics production.

Group Assignment#

• Use the test equipment in your lab to observe the operation of an embedded microcontroller

Individual Assignment#

• Simulate a circuit
• Use an EDA tool to design an embedded microcontroller system using parts from the inventory
• Check design rules for fabrication

Extra Credit Goals

• Try another design workflow
• Design a case for your board

What I Learned#

Software Used#

• KiCad / Eagle / Fusion 360 for schematic and PCB design
• Simulation software for circuit simulation
• Test equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, power supply)
• Browser + Git for documentation

Weekly Schedule#