EC0328 Computer Skills (OrCAD): Course Description

Academic Course Description

SRM University Faculty of Engineering and Technology Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

EC0328 Computer Skills (OrCAD)

Sixth Semester, 2009-10 (odd semester) Course (catalog) description This course is intended for designers who want to use OrCAD tools for the complete PCB design flow or for analog simulation flow. The programs that will be used are Orcad Capture and PSpice A/D. The Capture program is used primarily used for drawing schematics. Capture will automatically create a file which will be used by PSpice to simulate this circuit. PSpice is the simulation program which provides the results of the circuit simulation. This course has experiments that cover the basic transistor circuits, op-amp circuits, and digital circuits. The experiments aim at verification of the performance of the circuits by using Pspice simulation, as it is the best way to study electronic circuits. Compulsory/Elective course: Compulsory for ECE students Credit hours: 2 credits Laboratory Computing Lab, Room No. TP10L1, 10th floor, Tech Park Course coordinator(s) Mr. A V M Manikandan, Assistant Professor (Senior Grade), Department of ECE Instructor(s)
Name of the instructor Mrs. M. Malathi Mrs. J. Manjula Mr. A.V. M. Manikandan Class Office handling location Batch-A Batch-B Batch-C TP10S4 Office phone Email mmalathi@ece.srmuniv.ac.in
jmanjula@ktr.srmuniv.ac.in

Consultations
Wed 1.30 to 4.30 pm Thu & Fri 9.30 am to 12 noon Mon 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Mon & Wed - 1.30 to 4.30 pm Thu - 8.30 am to 12 noon

avmmani@ktr.srmuniv.ac.in

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Relationship to other courses Pre-requisites: Nil Assumed knowledge: BJT, JFET, MOSFET device operation and characteristics BJT, JFET, MOSFET amplifiers Analysis, design and frequency response Signal generators sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal generators using op-amp and transistors Op-amp basic circuits, linear and non- linear applications, oscillators, filters Following courses: Nil Text book(s) and/or required materials: Lab handouts; additional materials posted on SRM web. References 1. Muhammed H Rashid, SPICE for circuits and electronics using PSPICE, 2nd edition, PHI 2. Paul B Zbar and Alber P Malvino, Michael A Miller, Basic Electronics : A Text Lab Manual, Tata McGraw Hill, 7th edition. 3. David A Bell, Laboratory Manual for Electronic Devices and Circuits, 4th edition, PHI. 4. David A Bell, Laboratory Manual for Operational Amplifiers & Linear ICs, 2nd edition, PHI 5. L K Maheswari and M M S Anand, Laboratory Manual for introductory electronic experiments, Wiley Eastern Limited. Computer usuage: OrCAD Pspice & Capture is used to facilitate analysis and design of circuits in the lab Class / Lab schedule : one 150 minutes lab session per week, for 14-15 weeks Professional component General Basic Sciences Engineering sciences & Technical arts Professional subject 0% 0% 0% 100%

Broad area : Communication | Signal Processing | Electronics | VLSI | Embedded Course objectives The objectives of this course is to Become familiar with the simulation software Learn to use OrCAD Capture and Pspice Setup parameters, simulate and analyze the waveforms obtained Correlates to Program Objective (1) (3), (5) (3)

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Course Topics
No. Lab Experiments Sessions

Circuit analysis with Pspice and Probe 1 2 3 4 5 6 Introduction to Pspice Circuit topology Data statements, Control statements, output statements Examples (DC sweep) Examples (AC analysis) Examples (transient analysis) 1 1 1 2 3 4

Analog circuit analysis using OrCAD Capture and Pspice 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Learning capture DC sweep analysis Time domain (transient analysis) AC sweep / Noise analysis Pspice and active components Monte Carlo analysis Additional circuit examples with Pspice Adding and Creating Libraries: Model and Parts files 5 6 7 8 8 9 9 9

Digital circuit analysis using OrCAD Capture and Pspice 15 16 17 18 19 Creating a design in capture Processing a design Simulating and running Pspice Performing parametric analysis Additional design examples 10 10 11 11 12

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Course Learning Outcome

This course provides the foundation education in electronic circuit analysis and design. Through lecture, laboratory, and out-of-class assignments, students are provided learning experiences that enable them to: 1. Analyze and deign basic electronic circuits, particularly with application of diodes, BJT, JFET, MOSFET and op-amp 2. Become profocient with computer skills (eg., OrCAD Pspice and Capture) for the analysis and design of circuits 3. Develop technical writing skills important for effective communication 4. Acquire teamwork skills for working effectively in groups H: high correlation, M: medium correlation, L: low correlation Correlates to program outcome H c, d M b L a

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Evaluation methods Class work Home work Class tests Final exam Final project assignment : : : : : 25% 25% 0% 25% 25%

Prepared by: Mr. A.V.M. Manikandan, Assistant Professor (Senior Grade), Department of ECE Dated: 10th December 2009 Revision No.: 00 Date of revision: NA Revised by: NA

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Addendum ABET Outcomes expected of graduates of B.Tech / ECE / program by the time that they graduate:
a. Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering. b. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. c. Graduate will demonstrate the ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data. d. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design a system, component or process as per needs and specifications. e. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to visualize and work on laboratory and multi-disciplinary tasks. f. Graduate will demonstrate the skills to use modern engineering tools, softwares and equipment to analyze problems.

g. Graduates will demonstrate the knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities. h. Graduate will be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form. i. j. Graduate will show the understanding of impact of engineering solutions on the society and also will be aware of contemporary issues. Graduate will develop confidence for self education and ability for life-long learning.

k. Graduate will show the ability to participate and try to succeed in competitive examinations.

Program Educational Objectives 1. To prepare students to compete for a successful career in Electronics and Communication Engineering professio n through global education standards. 2. To enable the students to aptly apply their acquired knowledge in basic sciences and mathematics in solving Electronics and Communication Engineering problems. 3. To produce skillful graduates to analyze, design and develop a system/component/ process for the required needs under the realistic constraints. 4. To train the students to approach ethically any multidisciplinary engineering challenges with economic, environmental and social contexts 5. To create an awareness among the students about the need for life long learning to succeed in their professional career as Electronics and Communication Engineers.

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