Factors limiting integrated circuits specifications are considered and new technologies are studied. Includes TTL, CMOS, shift registers, arithmetic units, RAM, ROM and edge-triggered devices. 3 credits Impact of the computer on the process of electronic system design, manufacture and test. Computer modeling, simulation and data interfacing to the manufacturing process. Student presentations on specialized topics.
Students implement an embedded application of their choice.
Design and analysis, communication, and ability to complete a working project on time, within budget. 3 credits Microwave network analysis, passive components, impedence matching, striplines and microstriplines, power dividers, directional couplers, filter and amplifier. 3 credits Electronic design to minimize electromagnetic coupling and crosstalk. Topics include grounding and shileding, conducted and radiated emissions suceptability and EMC regulations. 3 credits Theory of sonic and ultrasonic vibrations and acoustics, including electromechanical transducers.