Electrical Design Engineering Course

Lesson 1 • Circuit Theorems and Analysis Methods

Introduces Kirchhoff's laws, superposition, Thevenin, and Norton equivalents. Enables systematic solution of multi-source, multi-loop networks.

Lesson 2 • Voltage, Current, and Resistance

Establishes Ohm's Law and the relationships among V, I, and R. Forms the quantitative baseline for all subsequent circuit analysis.

Lesson 3 • AC Circuit Fundamentals

Introduces sinusoidal waveforms, phasors, and impedance for AC analysis. Bridges DC theory to the AC systems dominant in electrical design.

Lesson 4 • Power and Energy Calculations

Covers real, reactive, and apparent power in DC and AC contexts. Connects energy consumption to component ratings and system efficiency.

Lesson 1 • Sensors and Transducers

Covers common sensor types, signal ranges, and interface requirements. Prepares learners to integrate sensing elements into electrical system designs.

Lesson 2 • Transistors and Amplifier Basics

Introduces BJT and MOSFET operation, biasing, and small-signal models. Enables design of switching and amplification stages in electronic systems.

Lesson 3 • Semiconductor Diodes and Rectifiers

Covers diode physics, I-V characteristics, and rectifier topologies. Provides the device knowledge needed for power supply and protection circuit design.

Lesson 4 • Passive Components in Depth

Examines resistors, capacitors, and inductors beyond basic theory, including tolerances and parasitics. Directly informs component selection in design tasks.

Lesson 1 • Using EDA Schematic Tools

Introduces electronic design automation environments for schematic entry and library management. Builds tool proficiency required for all subsequent design work.

Lesson 2 • Bill of Materials Management

Covers BOM structure, part numbering, and lifecycle status tracking. Links schematic data to procurement and manufacturing processes.

Lesson 3 • Design Documentation Standards

Addresses drawing numbering, document control, and release workflows. Aligns learner output with professional engineering documentation practices.

Lesson 1 • Linear Regulator Design

Covers LDO and series-pass regulator design, dropout voltage, and thermal management. Provides a complete design flow for low-noise, low-current applications.

Lesson 2 • Power Supply Specifications and Topologies

Defines key specs—voltage, current, ripple, efficiency—and maps them to supply topologies. Guides topology selection based on application constraints.

Lesson 3 • Protection and Fault Management

Covers overcurrent, overvoltage, and thermal protection circuits for power supplies. Ensures designs meet safety and reliability requirements under fault conditions.

Lesson 4 • Switching Converter Design

Develops inductor and capacitor sizing, duty cycle, and feedback loop design for DC-DC converters. Enables learners to design efficient switching regulators.

Lesson 1 • Signal Integrity Fundamentals

Introduces transmission line effects, reflections, and crosstalk in high-speed designs. Prepares learners to identify and mitigate SI issues during layout.

Lesson 2 • Routing Techniques and Design Rules

Covers trace width, clearance, via usage, and differential pair routing. Ensures electrical performance and compliance with fabrication design rules.

Lesson 3 • Fabrication and Assembly Outputs

Covers Gerber generation, drill files, assembly drawings, and fab notes. Bridges layout completion to successful board fabrication and assembly.

Lesson 4 • Component Placement Best Practices

Addresses placement rules for signal flow, thermal management, and EMC. Directly impacts routing efficiency and board performance.

Lesson 1 • Conductor and Cable Sizing

Applies ampacity tables, voltage drop limits, and derating factors to size conductors. Ensures safe, code-compliant wiring for all distribution paths.

Lesson 2 • Load Analysis and Power Budgeting

Quantifies system loads, demand factors, and diversity to build accurate power budgets. Drives conductor sizing and source capacity decisions.

Lesson 3 • Redundancy and Reliability Planning

Introduces N+1 redundancy, automatic transfer switches, and reliability metrics. Enables learners to design systems that meet uptime and availability targets.

Lesson 4 • Earthing and Bonding System Design

Covers system earthing, equipment earthing conductors, and bonding requirements. Ensures personnel safety and equipment protection across the system.

Lesson 1 • Short-Circuit Analysis

Teaches fault current calculation methods for bolted and arcing faults. Provides the fault current data required for equipment rating and protection setting.

Lesson 2 • Arc Flash Hazard Analysis

Covers incident energy calculation, arc flash boundary determination, and PPE selection. Produces the arc flash labels and safety documentation required by standards.

Lesson 3 • Overcurrent Protection Fundamentals

Covers fuse and circuit breaker characteristics, time-current curves, and interrupting ratings. Establishes the basis for all protection coordination decisions.

Lesson 4 • Protective Relay Fundamentals

Introduces overcurrent, differential, and ground fault relay types and their settings. Connects relay theory to practical protection scheme design.

Lesson 1 • Electrical Testing Techniques

Covers insulation resistance, electrical continuity, hi-pot, and functional testing methods. Provides hands-on test skills applicable to boards, panels, and systems.

Lesson 2 • Test Plan Development

Teaches structured test plan creation linking requirements to test cases and acceptance criteria. Ensures complete coverage of functional and safety requirements.

Lesson 3 • Commissioning and Site Acceptance

Addresses pre-energisation checks, energisation sequences, and site acceptance testing. Validates installed system performance against design specifications.

Lesson 4 • Failure Analysis and Corrective Action

Introduces root cause analysis methods and corrective action documentation for design failures. Closes the design loop by feeding findings back into future designs.