PCB DESIGNING

Course Overview
The PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Design course introduces students to the fundamental principles and techniques required to design and manufacture PCBs. This course is designed for electronics enthusiasts, engineers, and professionals seeking practical knowledge in creating functional and efficient PCB layouts.

Learning Objectives
•    Understand the basics of PCB design and its importance in electronics.
•    Learn schematic capture and PCB layout design techniques.
•    Develop skills in using PCB design tools and software.
•    Understand the manufacturing process for PCBs.
•    Implement best practices for signal integrity and thermal management.
•    Design multi-layer PCBs for advanced applications.

Course Content
•    Introduction to PCB Design
•    What is a PCB?
•    Applications of PCBs in Electronics
•    Types of PCBs: Single Layer, Double Layer, and Multi-layer
•    Overview of PCB Design Process

Schematic Capture
•    Introduction to Schematic Diagrams
•    Symbol Libraries and Components
•    Electrical Rules Checking (ERC)
•    Creating a Bill of Materials (BOM)

PCB Layout Design
•    Introduction to PCB Design Software (e.g., KiCad, Eagle, Altium Designer)
•    Placing and Routing Components
•    Design Rules Checking (DRC)
•    Power and Ground Planes

Signal Integrity and Thermal Management
•    Understanding Signal Integrity
•    Minimizing Noise and Crosstalk
•    Thermal Design and Heat Dissipation

Advanced PCB Design
•    Multi-Layer PCB Design
•    High-Speed Design Considerations
•    RF PCB Design Basics

PCB Manufacturing

•    Fabrication Techniques
•    Material Selection
•    Understanding Gerber Files
•    Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Testing and Debugging
•    PCB Prototyping
•    Testing Techniques and Tools
•    Debugging Common PCB Issues

Programming Tools and Resources
•    Hands-on Practice with PCB Design Software
•    Designing and Simulating Circuits
•    Generating Manufacturing Files (Gerber, Drill, etc.)

Final Project
•    Students will design a complete PCB layout for a real-world application, such as:
•    Microcontroller-based Embedded System
•    Sensor Interface Board
•    Power Supply Unit

Course Deliverables
•    Detailed course materials with step-by-step tutorials.
•    Access to PCB design software tools.
•    Hands-on projects and assignments.
•    Certificate of Completion upon successful project submission.