Circuit Design and Simulation (MATLAB, SPICE) Course

What Will You Learn?

• By the end of the Circuit Design and Simulation (MATLAB, SPICE) course, students should be able to:
• 1. Understand Basic Circuit Design Principles: Learn the fundamental concepts of circuit design, including Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, impedance, capacitance, inductance, and other essential electrical parameters.
• 2. Model Electrical Circuits Using SPICE: Gain proficiency in using SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis) to simulate both analog and digital circuits. This includes setting up simulations, selecting appropriate components, and analyzing results.
• 3. Analyze Circuit Behavior: Use MATLAB and SPICE tools to simulate circuit responses such as transient, AC, and DC analysis, and evaluate performance characteristics such as voltage, current, and power.
• 4. Design Analog and Digital Circuits: Learn how to design operational amplifiers, filters, oscillators, and other analog circuits, as well as digital circuits, such as logic gates, flip-flops, and memory circuits.
• 5. Optimize Circuit Designs: Use optimization techniques within MATLAB and SPICE to fine-tune circuit parameters for maximum efficiency, stability, and performance.
• 6. Simulate Power Distribution and Signal Processing: Apply MATLAB and SPICE to simulate complex systems like power supplies, signal processors, and amplifiers, focusing on performance metrics.
• 7. Work with Practical Circuit Simulations: Develop the ability to perform practical simulations such as frequency response, gain calculations, noise analysis, and distortion in audio circuits.
• 8. Visualize and Interpret Simulation Results: Learn to interpret the graphical output from MATLAB and SPICE simulations, and use it to make informed decisions during the design phase.
• 9. Test and Debug Circuits: Learn how to identify errors in circuit design using simulation tools and adjust design parameters accordingly.
• 10. Use MATLAB for Advanced Circuit Analysis: Use MATLAB’s specialized toolboxes, such as Simulink and Simscape, to extend circuit simulations into more complex multi-domain systems.
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