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Block diagram for simple digital systems
Block diagram using top down approach based on a project brief.
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Basic digital design / circuit cookbook
Research and design of suitable circuits for each individual block.
Draft circuits for each design stage and compile component lists, sourcing equivalents where necessary.
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Drafting methods
Use of C.A.D. software for drafting and simulating electronic circuit schematics.
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Stripboard layout
Electronic board layout design showing the location of the components on the stripboard.
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Mechanical and Electronic Assembly
Proper use of soldering and mechanical workshop tools to complete mechanical and electronics assembly.
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Testing digital circuits
Writing of a specification for each individual block. Breadboarding of each individual circuit. Use of standard test equipment including logic pulsers, probes and oscilloscopes to determine if the circuit design meets specification.
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Final report and project logbook
Report writing. Discussion of ethical issues in relation the design and construction for the project.
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Safety
Procedures for ensuring personal safety in a workshop setting and working with static sensitive components.
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Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Nihal Kularatna. (2019), Electronic Circuit Design, CRC Press, p.504, [ISBN: 9780367387266].
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Jens Lienig,Juergen Scheible. (2021), Fundamentals of Layout Design for Electronic Circuits, Springer, p.306, [ISBN: 9783030392864].
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This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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Avionics Magazine.
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Everyday electronics.
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Relevant digital circuit cookbooks.
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