Description

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design is an asynchronous online hands-on project-based course that provides instructions on the entire design capture process, starting with the User Interface, Project Creation, Schematic Entry, then moving towards PCB Layout, Documentation, and finally Fabrication Outputs. Professional PCB designer software, which is free to registered students, will be utilized. Topics include Introduction to PCB Design, Important Terminology, the Role to CAD Tools, Schematics and Libraries, the PCB Design and Manufacturing Process, Introduction to Routing in a PCB, and Preparing for Manufacturing. Assignments and a course project utilizing the concepts learned are assigned.