Circuit simulation technology is an important technology that contributes to shortening the development period and reducing
costs, and has become an essential technology in circuit development. Furthermore, simulation technology is important in fields
other than circuit development. Through this lecture, we aim to have you learn about the importance of simulation and what
you need to be careful about in order to run an effective and correct simulation.
This course is an exercise to further understanding of the basics of electrical circuits, circuit transient phenomena, and
electronic circuits.
In this exercise, we will explain circuit simulation technology, which is one of the skills that future circuit engineers should acquire. And we will use this technology to confirm the operation of circuits and deepen our understanding of electrical and electronic circuit technology.
Furthermore, in this exercise, you will design a basic circuit that meets the specifications yourself, and check the operation of the designed circuit through simulation. Through those, we aim to turn what we have learned so far regarding circuit technology into usable knowledge.
In this exercise, we will explain circuit simulation technology, which is one of the skills that future circuit engineers should acquire. And we will use this technology to confirm the operation of circuits and deepen our understanding of electrical and electronic circuit technology.
Furthermore, in this exercise, you will design a basic circuit that meets the specifications yourself, and check the operation of the designed circuit through simulation. Through those, we aim to turn what we have learned so far regarding circuit technology into usable knowledge.
- To be able to select appropriate simulation methods by learning basic circuit simulation techniques.
- To be able to understand the difference between theoretical and practical behavior in electrical and electronic circuit by using circuit simulation technique
- To be able to design practical circuits
| Each topic repo (8 times) | Short quiz repo (2 times) | Final Repo. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 10% | 20% | |
| 2. | 10% | 20% | 10% | 40% |
| 3. | 20% | 20% | 40% | |
| Total. | 20% | 50% | 30% | - |
Students will be evaluated using a report on each practice assignment (8 items), a quiz (submitted as a report, twice), and
a final exam.
Evaluation:
Each exercise: 20%
Quiz(Report): 50%
Final exam: 30%
Total score of 60 or above is considered a passing score.
Specifically, you must satisfy the following to pass (60 points).
・Be able to explain circuits theoretically.
・You can choose an appropriate circuit simulation to demonstrate the operation of each circuit.
Furthermore, if you can do an appropriate design, you can score 80 points or more.
Evaluation:
Each exercise: 20%
Quiz(Report): 50%
Final exam: 30%
Total score of 60 or above is considered a passing score.
Specifically, you must satisfy the following to pass (60 points).
・Be able to explain circuits theoretically.
・You can choose an appropriate circuit simulation to demonstrate the operation of each circuit.
Furthermore, if you can do an appropriate design, you can score 80 points or more.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Guidance and preparation of this course - the explanation of circuit simulation and analysis method - how to use the software for circuit simulation |
Check the syllabus of this class | 60minutes |
| 2. | How to use the software for circuit simulation - About circuit simulation technology - About SPICE |
Check and summarise about circuit simulation technique. | 90minutes |
| Review and practice HOW-TO-USE Simulation software. | 90minutes | ||
| 3. | Exercise for circuit simulation - AC analysis - Transient analysis - DC analysis |
Check and summarise about 3 fundamental simulation methods. | 90minutes |
| Review and practice fundamental simulation method. | 90minutes | ||
| 4. | Exercise 1 - About theory of Low pass filter and High pass filter using R-C circuit |
Check and summarise the theory of LPF, HPF using CR circuit by reviewing the courses of basic elctoric circuit. | 90minutes |
| Summarize the simulation results and explain the operation of the circuit theoretically. | 90minutes | ||
| 5. | Exercise 2 - Simulation and discussion about frequency property of R-C circuit (passive filter) |
Check and summarise about frequency property of LPF, HPF using CR circuit by reviewing the courses of basic electoric circuit. | 90minutes |
| Summarize the simulation results and explain the operation of the circuit theoretically. | 90minutes | ||
| 6. | Short quiz 1 - Design of low pass, high pass, and band pass filter and its analysis * S.Q. Repo1. |
Design LPF, HPF and BPF which meet specification. | 120minutes |
| Prepare the condition of simulation for evaluation of designed LPF, HPF and BPF. | 90minutes | ||
| 7. | Exercise 3 - About diode and its static characteristics (switching behavior, rectification property) |
Check and summarise about diode by reviewing the class of electronic circuit. | 90minutes |
| Summarise simulation data of static characteristics of diode. | 90minutes | ||
| 8. | Exercise 4 - Application circuit using diodes (Full-wave rectification circuit) and its analysis |
Check and summarise about Full-wave rectification circuit. | 90minutes |
| Prepare the condition of simulation for evaluation of Full-wave rectification circuit. | 90minutes | ||
| 9. | Exercise 5 - Application circuit using diodes (Base- and Peak-clipper circuit) and its analysis |
Check and summarise about Base- and Peak-clipper circuit. | 90minutes |
| Prepare the condition of simulation for evaluation the circuit. | 90minutes | ||
| 10. | Short quiz 2 - Design of application circuit using diodes and its analysis * S.Q. Repo2. |
Design application circuit by using diodes which meet specification. | 120minutes |
| Prepare the condition of simulation for evaluation of designed application circuit. | 90minutes | ||
| 11. | Exercise 6 - About operational amplifiers and its basic circuit ( Inverting and non-inverting amplifier, Summing amplifier and Subtracting amplifier) |
Check and summarise about Operational amplifier by reviewing the class of erectoronic circuit. | 90minutes |
| Prepare the condition of simulation for evaluation of circuit. | 90minutes | ||
| 12. | Exercise 7 (Continuation from last week) - About operational amplifiers and its application circuit ( Voltage follower, Comparator) |
Check and summarise about Operational amplifier by reviewing erectoronic circuit. | 90minutes |
| Prepare the condition of simulation for evaluation of designed application circuit. | 90minutes | ||
| 13. | Exercise 8 - Fourier series expansion of periodic wave - Waveform synthesis using operational amplifier and its analysis |
Check and summarise summing amplifier and understand multi-input summing amplifier. | 90minutes |
| Review and check Fourier series expansion. | 90minutes | ||
| The waveform synthesis results are summarized based on the Fourier series expansion and the operation of the multi-input adder. | 90minutes | ||
| 14. | Final exam. - Design and analysis of application circuit for final exam. |
Check and summarise about application circuits using operational amplifier. | 90minutes |
| Prepare the condition of simulation for evaluation of designed circuit. | 270minutes | ||
| Simulate the final exercise circuit and summarize the result to explain its operation. | 180minutes | ||
| Total. | - | - | 2910minutes |
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
Text :
Distributed materials for each class
References :
There are many good references. (You should look for a book which you tend to read. )
Distributed materials for each class
References :
There are many good references. (You should look for a book which you tend to read. )
- After the class
- By email（saitoa@sic.shibaura-it.ac.jp）
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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