About This Course
Taught by an IPC-certified industry expert with more than 25 years of experience in the field, this 6- week online program introduces participants to the concepts and skills required to create real- world designs that comply with IPC standards. This introductory course will focus on front-end design concepts such as schematic capture, library parts creation, basic electrical engineering concepts, and documentation.
6 weeks (12 two-hour online instructor-led sessions)
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Define and create schematic symbols and PCB footprints that comply with applicable IPC Standards
- Create simple schematics for use in simulation and prototyping applications
- Implement industry best practices for:
- Schematic capture
- Hierarchical design implementation
- Documentation
- Parts list generation
- Recognize the trade-offs between the different schematic methodologies and when to use each type
- Assess different component types and attachment method
- Differentiate when to use each type of component
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Define standard schematic notes
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Apply best practices in negotiating these terms with customers
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Prerequisites
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Target Audience
This course is ideal for engineers, technicians, hobbyists, and anyone else that wants to put their interest in electronics to work in the field of PCB design.
Training Outline
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Introduction to PCB Design
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Component Library Concepts
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Basic Schematic Concepts
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Advanced Schematic Concepts
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Schematic Documentation
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Content Review and Final Exam