Subject description
The subject covers an overview, theoretical fundamentals, and practical application of computer tools in electronics. It is divided into three modules:
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High-frequency phenomena, signal integrity, and high-frequency circuit design using Altium Designer software,
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Simulation methods for analog electronic circuits using the LTspice simulator, and
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Measurement instruments and graphical programming of electronic measurement systems using the LabVIEW programming environmen
The subject is taught in programs
Objectives and competences
The subject develops an understanding of the theoretical foundations of operation and practical application of software in the design and characterization of electronic circuits and devices.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures, laboratory practice, project work.
Expected study results
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to
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apply Altium Designer, SPICE and LabVIEW software in the process of design and characterization of electronic circuits and devices.
Altium Designer:
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explain the theory of high-frequency transmission line phenomena,
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evaluate critical line lengths and select appropriate measures to ensure signal integrity,
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calculate and design lines with the proper characteristic impedance,
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calculate and appropriately terminate the line according to requirements,
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simulate signals on lines and crosstalk between lines.
SPICE:
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present the principle of operation of simulation methods and set appropriate parameters to achieve the desired results,
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analyze the operation of a given analog circuit using SPICE analyzer,
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select the appropriate simulation method to achieve desired results,
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interpret the obtained simulation results,
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build models for electrical and non-electrical simulations.
LabVIEW:
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design a solution to a simple programming problem and implement it in LabVIEW,
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analyze a complex program in the LabVIEW and upgrade it according to given requirements,
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select appropriate hardware and build a program in the LabVIEW for measurement automation.
Basic sources and literature
- Jankovec M., Računalniška orodja, izročki predavanj, spletno gradivo, Ljubljana, 2023.
- Jankovec M., Računalniška orodja, navodila za laboratorijske vaje, spletno gradivo, Ljubljana, 2023.
- Jankovec M., Računalniška orodja, video predavanja, Youtube kanal:: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6wYgfHCCCJ_Q_FKhDKfiTA
- Spletna stran LabVIEW: www.ni.com/labview
- Spletna stran Altium Designer: http://techdocs.altium.com/
- Spletna stran LTSpice: http://www.linear.com/designtools/software/
- Gorup Ž., LabVIEW, Založba Fakultete za elektrotehniko, Ljubljana, 2006.
- Peršič B., Računalniška orodja, Založba FE, Ljubljana, 1998.
- Steer, M., Microwave and RF design : a systems approach, Edison:SciTech Publishing, ISBN – 978-1-61353-021-4, 2015.
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