COURSE RATIONALE

Introduction to the fundamentals of schematic and printed circuit board design using Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Cadence “Allegro/OrCAD” tools. Overview of the printed circuit board design process starting with capture, printed board design, and final output ensuring functionality and manufacturability. Students will use a PC-based hardware platform. They will also be introduced to file networking and manipulation in the creation of a design database, environment setup, directory structures and their relationship to project management and data file storage. Studies will include an introduction to Packaging and Interconnecting Structures, Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing design considerations.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

(4 Credit hours) Expected workload is approximately 6.33 Hours per week

This course will introduce the students to the tools, process, and techniques used in designing printed circuit boards.  Students will learn to draw a schematic, and design multilayer printed circuit boards.  Emphasizing on design standards required used to layout and manufacture a printed circuit board.  CETT 1403 is recommended.  Transferability of workforce courses varies.  Students interested in transferring courses to another college should speak with their Area of Study (AoS) advisor, Department Chair, and/or Program Director.

PREREQUISITES

DFTG 1405 Technical Drafting (or Departmental Approval)

REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALS

ALL Student Guide will be provided by faculty.

COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR (Note: Schedule subject to change depending on pace of course)

Class 1 Introduction/Syllabus

Class 2 Unit 1 OrCAD Capture Steps – Start Project 1

Class 11 Unit 2 PCB Design Steps – Start Project 2

Class 21 Unit 3 Making Design Changes – Start Project 3

Class 27 Unit 4 Using Advanced PCB Design Features – Start Project 4

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Course-Level Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Utilize the Cadence OrCAD Capture CIS EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software tools used to layout schematics.
• Students will study the schematic design steps used to understand the tool, how to setup the diagram pages, create library symbols, place, wire, and output into a printed circuit board.
• Utilize the OrCAD/Cadence Allegro PCB Editor EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software tools used to design printed circuit boards.
• Students will study the PCB design steps used to understand the tool, how to setup the board layers (stack-up), and constraints (rules), create library land patterns (footprints), place, route, and output documents for manufacturing.
• Learn how the schematic symbol names and pins correspond to the PCB land patterns
• Perform a 3rd Party Logic Import from the schematic to the PCB
• Perform necessary Design Preparation post and pre-Layout
• Land patterns will comply with printed circuit board IPC standards
• Build land pattern pads using the Pad-stacks editor
• Utilize manual and auto component placement tools
• Students will understand basic and highspeed Signal Routing
• See how the Auto Routing tools work
• Create dynamic shape and split shape planes
• Implement Design Rules Checking
• Prepare and Setup PCB Manufacturing Post-Process files

Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the AAS degree –Electronics Graphics Specialization - the student will be able to:

1. Utilize CAD software to plan and prepare technical graphics and documentation appropriate to the Electrical/Electronic Engineering industry.
2. Utilize CAD software to translate schematics, logic diagrams, and other technical graphics into the physical layout of Integrated Circuits and Printed Circuits
3. Employ CAD-based verification tools and techniques to debug Integrated Circuit layouts.

1. Utilize CAD software to plan and prepare documents and technical graphics appropriate to a range of design, manufacturing, and construction industries.

At the completion of the IC Layout and Design Certificate the student will be able to:

1. Utilize CAD software to plan and prepare technical graphics and documentation appropriate to the Electrical/Electronic Engineering industry.
2. Utilize CAD software to translate schematics, logic diagrams, and other technical graphics into the physical layout of Integrated Circuits and Printed Circuits
3. Employ CAD-based verification tools and techniques to debug Integrated Circuit layouts.

SCANS COMPETENCIES

ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING CAD SCANS FIVE COMPETENCIES

ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING CAD SCANS COMPENTENCIES

FOUNDATION SKILLS

COURSE EVALUATION/GRADING SCHEME

Grades will be determined as follows:

*The final course average will be reduced by 1 point for each unexcused absence.

Grades:

A: 90 - 100     B: 80 – 89    C: 70 – 79     D: 60-69     F: 0 - 59  

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY

This course is taught in the classroom in a lecture/laboratory format. The lecture will generally introduce concepts and skills, which will then be developed and applied in the laboratory.

OPEN LABS

Hours for the open lab will coincide with the tutoring schedule which will be posted during the first week or two of the semester. You may not be able to complete all the assignments in class, so the open lab is one of your best opportunities to get help in finishing the lab exercises.

Blackboard (Bb)

Blackboard will be used for some portion of this course to include but not limited to:

• Distribution of handouts and readings
• Submissions of assignments and activities
• Grading

As instructed by your professor, students may be required to access instructional materials via Blackboard.  For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab Technician at any ACC Learning Lab.