Sriram
Sriram
By
N. SRIRAM
(22UPH003)
Introduction to Circuit
Design
Circuit design is the foundation for building electronic
devices and systems. It involves the planning, creation,
and testing of electrical circuits that power our modern
technologies, from smartphones to medical deviceszzz.
Fundamentals of Electronics
1 Passive Components
Resistors, capacitors, and inductors form the basic
building blocks of circuits.
2 Active Components
Transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits provide the
active control and amplification needed in modern
electronics.
Designing circuits that can Analog filters are used to Providing the right voltage
amplify signals, such as audio selectively pass or block and current to power analog
or radio frequency, is a key certain frequency circuits is essential for their
aspect of analog electronics. components of a signal. proper operation.
Digital Circuit Design
1 Boolean Logic
The foundation of digital circuits is built on the
principles of Boolean algebra and logic gates.
2 Sequential Circuits
Flip-flops, counters, and registers are used to
create digital circuits that can store and process
information.
3 Combinational Logic
Combinational logic circuits, such as decoders and
multiplexers, perform specific logical operations on
digital inputs.
Integrated Circuit Technology
Semiconductor Fabrication
The process of manufacturing integrated circuits, including wafer
processing, doping, and thin-film deposition.
Circuit Miniaturization
Advancements in semiconductor technology have enabled the
scaling of integrated circuits to smaller and more powerful devices.
VLSI Design
Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) allows for the integration of
millions or billions of transistors on a single chip.
PCB Design and Layout
Schematic
The circuit diagram that defines the interconnections between components.
Traces
The conductive paths on a PCB that connect the components.
Layers
Multiple copper layers in a PCB allow for complex routing and power distribution.
Placement
The strategic positioning of components on the board to optimize performance and manufacturab
Simulation and Modeling
Design
The initial circuit concept and schematic.
Simulation
Testing the circuit design using software tools
to verify functionality.
Optimization
Iterating on the design based on simulation
results to improve performance.
Testing and Troubleshooting
Multimeter Measures voltage, current,
and resistance to diagnose
circuit issues.