Circuit Design Tutorial

Questions + Answers

Questions asked on the list will be added here as a communal knowledge base.

Slides + Videos

Session 1 » Slides | Video

Basics of circuits
What various parts do
Where to get parts
How to read datasheets (part 1)
Chip-to-chip chatter
Application circuits
Intro to Eagle (LIVE!)

Session 2 » (No Slides Requested) | Video

Layout out package outlines
Connecting outlines and symbols
Shopping for a circuit
Schematic capture

Session 3 » (No Slides Requested) | Practice schematic | Video: 1^st Hour | Video: 2^nd Hour

Schematic capture (complete)
Actually hooking up a circuit
Layout
Autoroute
Manual route
Optimizing

Session 4 » Etching Resources | Video

Tips and Tricks for routing
Multi-part packages
Soldering Tips
Q & A

Logistics

Date: January 29^th – February 1^st
Time: 5 – 7 pm (earlier if possible)
Location:
- E15–235 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Weisner Room Tuesday
Mailing List: circuits @ media
Website: http://ambient.media.mit.edu/~circuits/