Advanced PCB Engineering (APE)
Lecture: 8-10PM TuTh, Cory 125
Lab Checkoff Form | Lab Resources
| Week | Topic | Reference | Lab | Lab Checkoff Due | Project Checkpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 1/29 1/30 | Intro to PCB and Schematics Intro to the class, PCBs, KiCad, and using KiCad's schematic editor. | Install KiCad Light Sensor Schematic | Intro to HOPE Quiz - Bcourses | Project Logistics BOM Template | |
| 2 2/5 2/6 | Footprints and Layout Schematics to physical layout. Footprints, basic placement, and routing. | Light Sensor Components Light Sensor Layout | Light Sensor Schematic | ||
| 3 2/12 2/13 | Understanding Components Real components to their symbol and footprint. | USB Charger Components | Light Sensor Components+Layout | ||
| 4 2/19 2/20 | PCB Requirements Overview of the PCB design and manufacturing process, and how it relates to engineering requirements. | USB Charger Schematic | USB Charger Components | Groups Due 2/21 (2 people minimum) | |
| 5 2/26 2/27 | Microcontroller Basics Introduction to microcontrollers, common features, and basic tips on adding them to PCBs | USB Charger Layout | USB Charger Schematic | Proposal Due 2/28 | |
| 6 3/5 3/6 | Assembly and Soldering Practical assembly and soldering skills. | Soldering Practice | USB Charger Layout | Proposal Review | |
| 7 3/12 3/13 | USB Hands-On Experience Assemble a PCB based on the USB Charger lab, and use it to charge your phone. | USB Charger Hands-On Instructions | Project BOM & Schematic Due 3/14 | ||
| 8 3/19 3/20 | Advanced Layout and Passives General layout process and overview of concerns. Non-ideal passives. |
| Project Work Session | ||
| 9 4/2 4/3 | Project Design Review | Project Design Review in Class Design Review Requirements | Layout Due 4/4 | ||
| 10 4/9 4/10 | Ordering, Testing, and Bringup The last bits of what you need to get a working PCB. | Project Worksession | FINAL PCB files due 4/10 (Thursday) | ||
| 11 4/16 4/17 | PCB Manufacturing The PCB manufacturing process, and how it affects layout. Outputs for manufacturing. | ||||
| 12 4/23 4/24 | Trinket Hands-On Lab In this hands-on lab, you will build and test an interactive trinket that senses touch, temperature, and distance. | Trinket Lab | Trinket Prelab due | Project Assembly | |
| 13 4/30 5/1 | Guest Lecture | ||||
| 14 5/9 | Final Project Showcase |