Spring 2020 > Junior Projects II-ECE 394A
Course Information:
Monday, 11:00 AM - 1:50 PM, Room 604
Office Hours: Tuesdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Thursdays 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, or by appointment.
Course Description:
Principles learned in ECE 393 are applied to the design, construction and characterization of electrical and computer engineering projects of significant complexity. Assign- ments typically involve both analog and digital design, and students are free to pursue any solution that satisfies the engineering requirements and meets with the instructor?s approval. Formal and informal lectures are given on safety, circuit operation and design, and construction techniques; participation in design reviews and technical reports.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 393 Credit Hours: 3
Text (required): Student Manual for the Art of Electronics; Hayes, Thomas, and Horowitz, Paul.
Suggested Texts: The Art of Electronics; Horowitz, Paul and Hill, Winfield.
Grade Distribution:
Lab Assignments 50%
Project 50%
Templates:
Project_Proposal_PDF
Project_Proposal_Tex
Tentative Course Outline:
Week | Content |
Week 1 | • Lab Assignment 1, Op Amps I (Lab 8.) |
Week 2 | • Lab Assignment 2, Op Amps I (Lab 8.) |
Week 3 | • Lab Assignment 3, Op Amps II (Lab 9.) |
Week 4 | • Lab Assignment 4, Op Amps II (Lab 9.) |
Week 5 | • Lab Assignment 5, Oscillators (Lab 10.) |
Week 6 | • Lab Assignment 6, Power Supplies (Lab 12.) |
Week 7 | • Project Proposals are due (Feb 26) |
Week 8 | • Project |
Week 9 | • Project |
Week 10 | • Project |
Week 11 | • Project |
Week 12 | • Project |
Week 13 | • Project |
Week 14 | • Project |
Week 15 | • Final Project Presentation |