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PCB Design and Testing

PCB Design and Testing

Unlock the world of electronics by mastering the art of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design and Testing. This comprehensive e-learning course is designed for students, hobbyists, and professionals aiming to build a strong foundation in PCB layout, design tools, fabrication processes, and testing techniques.

Throughout the course, learners will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and workflows used in real-world PCB development. Starting with basic concepts and progressing to advanced design techniques, this course bridges theoretical knowledge with practical skills needed for prototype development and product design.

The testing modules equip learners with essential skills to identify, analyze, and troubleshoot common PCB faults, ensuring functionality and reliability before production.

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Responsible Elangovan R
Last Update 09/05/2025
Completion Time 20 hours 5 minutes
Members 6
  • Agenda
    • Fundamentals of PCB Design
    • Basic Electronics
    • Design Techniques in PCB Development
    • Thermal Management and Advanced Design Considerations
    • Manual PCB Fabrication
  • UNIT- I Fundamentals of PCB Design
    • 1.1 Introduction to PCB Design
    • 1.2 Application of PCB
    • 1.3 Types of PCB
    • 1.4 IPC Standard
  • UNIT - II Basic Electronics
    • 2.1 Introduction to Electronics
    • 2.2 Types of Electronics Components
    • 2.3 TH Vs SMD
    • 2.4 Through Hole Components
    • 2.5 Surface Mounting Devices
  • UNIT - III Design Techniques in PCB Development
    • 3.1 PCB Design Flow
    • 3.2 Board Layout
    • 3.3 Components Arrangements
    • 3.4 Track Width Calculation
  • UNIT - IV Thermal Management and Advanced Design Considerations
    • 4.1 Thermal Management in PCB
    • 4.2 Signal Integrity (SI) in PCB
    • 4.3 Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in PCB Design
  • UNIT - V Manual PCB Fabrication
    • 5.1 Manual PCB Fabrication Process
  • Study Material
    • UNIT - I Fundamentals of PCB Design
    • UNIT - II Basic Electronics
    • UNIT - III Design Techniques in PCB Design
    • UNIT - IV Thermal Management and Advanced Design Consideration
    • UNIT - V Industry PCB Prototype Fabrication Process
  • Design Procedure in CAD Tool
    • Software Installation
    • Schematic Sheet Creation
    • Board Layout
    • Output File Generation
    • PCB Prototype Fabrication Process
  • Projects
    • 1. Design a single layer PCB for a circuit that blinks an LED at a controlled rate using a timer IC.
    • 2. Design a PCB for a light dependent resistor (LDR)based automatic light switch.
    • 3. Design a PCB for a temperature sensor circuit that displays readings on an LCD screen.
    • 4. Design a single layer PCB for a small audio amplifier circuit using discrete components.
    • 5. Design a PCB for a simple buzzer alarm circuit triggered by a push button.
    • 6. Design a single layer PCB for a basic infrared remote control transmitter circuit.
    • 7. Design a PCB for a circuit implementing basic logic gates (AND, OR, NOT) using discrete components
    • 8. Design a single-layer PCB for a simple metronome circuit with adjustable tempo control
    • 9. Design a PCB for a circuit that measures and displays battery voltage level
    • 10. Design a PCB for a circuit that encodes text messages into Morse code using LED sora buzzer
    • 11. Design a double-layer PCB for a circuit that sequences multiple LEDs in a chasing pattern
    • 12. Design a PCB for a basic FM radio receiver circuit with an antenna and audio output.
    • 13. Design a double-layer PCB for a simple DC motor driver circuit with variable speed control.
    • 14. Design a PCB for a basic audio mixer circuit with multiple input channels and volume control.
    • 15. Design a double-layer PCB for a regulated power supply circuit with multiple voltage outputs
    • 16. Design a PCB for a data logger circuit that records sensor data on to an SD card
    • 17. Design a double-layer PCB for a simple wireless communication module using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
    • 18. Design a PCB for a weather station sensor that measures temperature, humidity, and pressure
    • 19. Design a double-layer PCB for a basic line follower robot using infrared sensors and motor control
    • 20. Design a PCB for a simple smart home device controller with functionalities like
    • 21. Design a PCB for streetlight control system.
    • 22. Design a PCB for Digital Logic Circuit Trainer Kit.
    • 23. Design a PCB for RP2040 microcontroller with LCD interfacing in double layer
    • 24. Design a PCB for 8051Microcontroller trainer kit.
    • 25. Design a PCB for PIC Microcontroller trainer kit.
  • Assessment
    • PCB Design Assessment
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