Schematic and PCB Designing - A Hands-on Training Session

Who Is It For:

• Circuit designers
• Embedded engineers
• Anyone interested in electronics

Eligibility Criteria:

People from any discipline with basic knowledge about electronics and the ability to follow along and build the circuits. No prior PCB design experience is required.

Assessment & Certification:

The course assessment will be conducted through individual assignments, quizzes, and a final examination. Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.

Key Resource Person:

Fahim Reza
Sr. Research Engineer
Pi Labs Bangladesh Ltd.

Day 1: Introduction to Schematic Design

• Session 1: Course Introduction & Overview
  • What about circuit designing?
  • Importance of Schematic and PCB Design
  • Overview of the course structure and resources
• Session 2: Schematic Design
  • Introduction to Schematic Design
  • Best Schematic Design Software (Proteus, Eagle, Altium, etc.)
  • Basic components in a schematic design
  • Creating simple circuits in schematic software
• Session 3: PCB Design Introduction
  • Overview of Printed Circuit Board Design
  • Best PCB Design Software
  • Components of PCB design
  • Differences between schematic and PCB design
• Session 4: Tools Setup & Software Installation
  • Installing Proteus Professional
  • Installing PDF Viewer
  • Creating and opening a project in Proteus

Day 2: Hands-on with Software & Initial Circuit Design

• Session 1: Getting Started with Proteus
  • Menu configuration
  • Device Libraries
  • Adding Tags & Terminal Mode
  • Working with Instruments and Signal Generators
• Session 2: Circuit Design Project - Full Wave Rectifier
  • Designing a Full Wave Rectifier in Proteus
  • Simulation of the rectifier circuit
  • Troubleshooting and optimization
• Session 3: Simulation and Electrical Rules Check
  • Configuring components for simulation
  • Power Rail Configuration
  • Running Electrical Rules Check (ERC)
  • Finishing the schematic and finalizing the design
• Session 4: Introduction to Custom Library
  • Understanding and creating new schematic libraries
  • Creating a connector, relay, and 555 Timer in the custom library

Day 3: PCB Design Fundamentals

• Session 1: Transitioning from Schematic to PCB Layout
  • Introduction to PCB Layout
  • Basic PCB Layout Terminology
  • Switching from Schematic to PCB layout in Proteus
• Session 2: Creating Footprints for Components
  • Creating a connector footprint
  • Creating a relay footprint
  • Creating a 555 Timer footprint
  • Design rules and best practices for component placement
• Session 3: Hands-on with PCB Layout Design
  • Start designing a PCB layout from scratch
  • Place components and configure routing
  • Understanding net classes and constraints

Day 4: Advanced PCB Layout & Design Rules

• Session 1: Component Placement and Routing Techniques
  • Manual vs Auto Routing
  • Component placement strategies
  • Routing constraints and trace width calculation
• Session 2: Adding Text, Logo, and Placing Holes
  • Adding text and a logo to the PCB design
  • Adding holes for vias and mounting
  • Finalizing component placement and design
• Session 3: 3D Visualization of PCB Design
  • Installing 3D models for components
  • Setting up a 3D PCB view in Proteus
  • Navigation in 3D and setting user camera preferences
• Session 4: Project Work: Flashing LEDs
  • Flashing LEDs using PCB design and simulation
  • Hands-on demonstration and practice

Day 5: Finalizing Design & Exporting Files

• Session 1: Exporting Design Files
  • Exporting PDF Schematic and PCB Design
  • Generating Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • Pre-Production checks
  • Generating Gerber files for manufacturing
• Session 2: Review of Projects & Hands-on
  • Review and troubleshooting of the Flashing LEDs project
  • Tips for improving design efficiency and accuracy
  • Hands-on debugging and refinement
• Session 3: Final Exam and Certification Ceremony
  • Final examination to assess knowledge and skills
  • Experience sharing and feedback from participants
  • Certificate distribution and closing remarks

Day 6: Ceremony

• Session 1: Final Exam
  • Final Examination, Experience Sharing, and Feedback From Participants
• Session 2: Course Certification
  • Certificate distribution and closing remarks