Mathematical modeling of electronic circuits & software simulation of circuits
Students will acquire introductory skill in topics advanced for typical physics curriculum
in the application of Laplace Transforms to passive and active analog circuits.
in SPICE simulation software for transistor and operational amplifier circuits.
in component level debug and repair.
in digital logic synthesis and reduction.
Microcontroller implementation and programming
Students will acquire introductory skill in topics advanced for typical physics curriculum
in computing theory and microcontroller applications and programming.
Synthesis of programmable logic
Students will acquire introductory skill in topics advanced for typical physics curriculum
in field programmable gate array (FPGA) configuration, application, and the notion of a system on a chip (SoC).
Circuit manufacturing and packaging skills
Students will acquire introductory skill in topics advanced for typical physics curriculum
in computer aided design (CAD) for printed circuits, soldering, manual chassis wiring, and the use of sheet metal for constructing electronic chassis.
in thru hole and surface mount technology assembly and repair, including high pin count, high pin pitch parts.