Class supplies

The following is a list of things that you will need through the course to complete the assignments. With these you should be able to complete most of the lab assignments from the comfort of your dorm or apartment.

• 12V center-tap positive AC/DC wall transformer,
• USB thumb drive ,
• Bread board,
• Needle nose pliers, wire stripper.

Software

This class will use the EAGLE CAD tools for schematic capture and layout. Use the links below to grab the free version and download it to your personal computer.

EAGLE download Click on the orange "DOWNLOAD" link
Sparkfun Eagle Libraries
If EAGLE isn't launching, try this fix. Thanks to Calla for this!

Practical stuff

There are a lot of individuals around the world doing great things to advance the field of electrical engineering. Here are some interesting, hands-on original content that you might find interesting.

• JST Connector Crimping Insanity
• Computer Vision for PCB layout
• Standard Design Rule
• Revising a PCB
• PCB Design Guidelines For Reduced EMI

Counterfeit

IC counterfeiting is becoming an increase problem in electronics manufacturing supply chains. This emphasizes the need to purchase from reputable vendors and test all products thoroughly before shipping.

• ATmega counterfeits
• Counterfeit Electronic Component Detection
• FT232
• Spotting fakes
• de-encapsulate ICs to see what is inside

Dave Jones uSupply Videos

The major project for this class, the uSupply, is heavily based on the designed presented by Dave Jones over at the EEVblog. I strongly recomend wtching his video's for additional insight and lots of practical advice on circuit design.

• EEVblog - Lab Power Supply Design

Contact:

Web: coulston
Email: coulston@mines.edu
Office: 310F Brown Hall
Phone: 303.273.3265