Module Details
Module Code: |
DSGN C1604 |
Module Title:
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Prototyping
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Title:
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Prototyping
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Cathal Nolan
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Module Author:: |
Darren Kavanagh
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to provide the student with circuit prototyping, design, and practical fabrication skills. The module focuses on electronics workshop/laboratory practices and procedures, and environmental considerations when prototyping/fabricating, designing layouts from circuit schematics, construction of prototype boards and troubleshooting circuits using test and measurement equipment, ECAD tools, simulation, analysis and investigation of circuit operation, rapid prototyping of physical parts and scaled models, and finally, knowledge of user-centric design approaches.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Operate in an electronics workshop laboratory with due regard for health and safety (H&S) and environmental considerations. |
LO2 |
Design of electronic circuit layouts from schematics, construct prototype boards and troubleshoot using test and measurement equipment. |
LO3 |
Employ ECAD software to layout, simulate, analyse and investigate the operation of electronic circuits. |
LO4 |
Practice methods and techniques for rapid prototyping of physical parts and scaled models. |
LO5 |
Knowledge of user-centric design approaches such as ‘design thinking’ principles and ‘user experience’ (UX) design. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Safe working laboratory practices and environmental considerations:
(i) Demonstrate excellent laboratory practice, implement proper safety precautions, understand risk assessments and standard operating procedures (SOPs), eliminating electrical hazards, electrostatic discharge (ESD), burns, eye protection, and respiratory irritants.
(ii) Implement excellent environmental practice measures to reduce waste, reuse components and recycle materials.
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Design and circuit layout:
(i) Form factor and design constraints,
(ii) Layout planning sheets,
(iii) Software tools and packages for layout.
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Prototype board assembly:
(i) Breadboard,
(ii) Stripboard,
(iii) PCB (through-hole),
(iv) PCB (SMD 805, 603),
(v) IPC Standards.
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Test and measurement equipment:
(i) Power Supply,
(ii) Signal Generator,
(iii) Digital Multi-meter (DMM),
(iv) Mixed signal oscilloscope,
(v) Spectrum analyser.
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Electronic CAD software:
(i) Application of ECAD software to design, analyse and model the operation of circuits, and systems (SPICE simulators).
(ii) Printed Circuit Board design process (through-hole and surface mount devices SMD).
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Rapid prototyping:
(i) 3D CAD design software,
(ii) Additive manufacturing (3D printing),
(iii) ISO Standards.
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User-centric approaches to design:
(i) ‘Design thinking’ principles,
(ii) ‘User experience’ (UX) design.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 20.00% |
Project | 80.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
Delivery will consist of lectures / practical demonstration sessions. |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
Delivery will consist of practical sessions using measurement and test equipment and computational environments (modelling and simulation). |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
Reading and studying the materials, practicing the laboratory design exercises and project implementation. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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This module does not have any book resources |
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This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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IPC Standards.
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ISO Standards.
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