This module develops the knowledge, understanding and skills required for the design, manufacture and testing of electronic products.
A mixture of lectures and practical sessions will be delivered.

Topics covered will include:

Design for manufacture using EDA tools
PCB Design considerations for THT and SM devices
Design for EMC
Thermal and Mechanical Considerations
Assembly and manufacturing techniques
Testing of completed products
Reliability

One individual coursework assignment of 2,500 words (based upon a case study) 100% covering all Learning Outcomes.

The learning strategy of this module requires 24 hours of class supported learning.

As guidance, students may typically be expected to allocate the hours indicated below to the following activities during independent and self-directed study time, reading and preparation for lectures (32), work based learning (32), additional research and reading (12), preparation of coursework assignments (50).

During this module students will take part in:-
- Formal lectures
- Discussions
- Practicals

PCB Design Software (Ultiboard)
PCB manufacturing facility in S015B
FPGA design software (Xilinx)
Automated Test Equipment (Labview, remote controlled signal sources and analyser)

Sheng, William W., Power Electronic Modules: Design and Manufacture, 2004, Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press

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