PCB Design for
Embedded Systems
A second level course on creating a microcontroller development board
Online Self-Paced
No Prerequisites
$1950 - 2.0 Credits
6 Weeks
Self-Paced
All Online Curriculum
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Dates
This is an Online Self-Paced course
PCB Design for Embedded Systems
Nov 2 - Dec 14
Topics
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Introduction to PCB Design and KiCad
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Basic Electronic Components
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Schematic Design
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Circuit Simulation
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PCB Layout
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Library Management
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Design Considerations
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Design Rule Check (DRC)
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Copper Pour and Plane Design
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Gerber File Generation
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PCB Assembly and Testing
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Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
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Design Documentation
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Project Work
This is an introductory course in PCB Design using the KiCad Electronic Design Application (EDA) software. Students will learn the fundamentals of electronic components, schematic design, and PCB layout. They will also gain practical knowledge in design considerations, DRC, gerber file generation, and PCB assembly. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on effective design techniques and industry best practices.
The schematic design section of the course provides students with essential skills in creating organized and visually appealing electronic schematics.
Through a combination of theory and practical exercises, students will learn how to accurately represent and connect electronic components, ensuring that their designs are clear and easily comprehensible.
The PCB layout section of the course provides students with the skills to transform their electronic schematics into functional and manufacturable printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on exercises, students will learn how to effectively place components, route traces, and optimize the layout for signal integrity and manufacturability.
Course Overview
Course Dates
PCB Design for Embedded Systems
Nov 2 - Dec 14
The Pre-Registration List
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To help ease the college registration for our CTECH students we've created a spreadsheet to hold students' place in class while they wait for classes to be scheduled, vouchers to be received, voucher access (I believe it's a month before class), or any other complication in the process. We can add you to the spreadsheet before you get a CTCLink ID, but you will need to have one eventually.
We'll reach out to you as we get closer to the class start date.
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If you see a class you'd like to get in, you can contact us to be added to this spreadsheet.
You can also simply email me and I can add you as well.
Damian Cianci
dcianci@edmonds.edu
The Registration Process
Register by phone between 9am and 4pm PDT (This is the easiest way)
425-640-1840
Important - You will need a CTCLink ID number in order for us to help you over the phone or in person. You can follow the steps below to get one.
Fill out an application to Edmonds College:
https://apply.ctc.edu/user
* This can take 1-5 business days to get your ID
A few notes for your application:
Enroll as: "First Year"
Program: "Professional Technical"
Term: "_____" (Season plus year, such as: Spring 2023)
Degree or Certificate: "Undecided - Professional Technical"
Once you have received your CTC Link ID number please let us know and we can get you registered for your class.
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