CE 4100 - Embedded System Fabrication

2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
This course focuses on practical aspects of turning a laboratory prototype into a reliable production prototype. Lecture topics will follow a microprocessor-based embedded system design through the addition of support circuitry, production component selection, printed circuit board layout, and 3D design and printing of enclosures. Lab exercises will put these topics into practice as students will complete the design activities and assemble prototypes. (prereq: CE 2812 or BE 3205 or EE 2920, EE 2060 or EE 2725)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify support circuitry necessary for simple embedded systems
Assess issues that arise when interfacing peripherals to a microcontroller
Describe criteria for component selection
Summarize relevant electromagnetic compatibility issues related to a given circuit
Explain considerations for printed circuit board layout
Create a printed circuit board layout starting with schematic capture
Prepare circuit board design for fabrication
Complete assembly of printed circuit board including surface mount components
Explain processes for board bring-up and firmware programming in a manufacturing environment
Design an enclosure for an embedded system in 3D modeling software
Utilize rapid prototyping techniques to create an electronics enclosure

Prerequisites by Topic

Basic embedded system design and programming
Basic circuit elements
Circuit analysis techniques

Course Topics

Embedded system design considerations
Schematic capture concepts - symbols, packages, devices
Electronic component selection considerations - manufacturer, vendor, availability, package, cost
Interfacing to peripherals
Printed circuit board (PCB) considerations - layers, trace width and thickness, vias, clearance, mounting holes
Electromagnetic compatibility - regulations, design accommodations
Surface mount components - selection, assembly techniques
Selection of connectors, switches and indicators
Generation of files necessary for PCB fabrication and order process
3D modeling techniques
3D printing technologies and work flow
Board bring-up and programming firmware

Laboratory Topics

Install and become familiarized with electronic design automation (EDA) software
Create custom component within EDA software
Complete schematic capture for given project within EDA software
Complete printed circuit board (PCB) layout within EDA software
Generate PCB fabrication files and order PCB from vendor
Introduction to 3D modeling and work flow to produce a 3D-printed object
Design an enclosure for given project in 3D modeling software
Assemble PCB, test and install firmware
Assemble complete project in 3D-printed enclosure

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Darrin Rothe

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