UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Instructor:)B Bill O)B’Donnell (bill@physics.unlv.edu)
Office & Hours:)B BPB213, WF 2:00-2:20PM, 3:30-4:00PM,
)B or by appointment (895-0954).
Class Location & TIME:)B TBE B176, WF 2:30-3:20PM
Prerequisite:)B Senior Standing (ECG)
Web Site:)B www.physics.unlv.edu/~bill/ecg497
Class time will be spent discussing problems with student projects and covering practical things an Electrical Engineer should know.)B This includes soldering, PCB construction, low-noise & high-speed design techniques, an overview of current technology, use of heatsinks, and other subjects of interest.)B We will also watch IEEE videotapes on safety, ethics, intellectual property etc.
Note:)B You must present a working project to graduate!)B You must make a PCB, solder to perfboard, or otherwise make your project a reliable prototype to receive an A.
You must keep a project notebook (no spirals, composition notebooks preferred).)B All notes pertaining to your project should be written in this book.)B Write the date in the upper right hand corner of each page. Log the time of each new entry.)B Entries for different days should be on a new page. You should tape in pertinent pin-outs, plots, code fragments, etc. in your notebook.)B The notebook will be checked bi-weekly and a grade assigned. If you receive a grade of five or less three consecutive times you will be administratively dropped from the class.
Sept. 16)B Deadline to submit an application for December graduation
Sept. 30)B Deadline to submit an application for December graduation (with late fee)
Oct. 21)B Deadline to email me a one-page report on the Safety & Ethics of your project
Nov. 9 )B Deadline to email me your abstract (follow outline on 498 web site - .doc or .txt)
Nov. 18 )B– Dec 9 Oral presentations and project demonstrations
Dec. 7)B Poster presentation
Dec. 12)B Written reports and notebooks due
Note:)B If you miss class for extended periods you must make arrangements ahead of time or you will be administratively dropped.)B You must sign-in each time you come to class.)B Students missing more than 20% of the classes will not receive a passing grade.)B Please turn off cell phones while in class.
Use of the Writing Center
Each student or group is required to set up an appointment with the writing center to review your safety & ethics paper and your final report before it will be accepted.)B They will notify me of the meetings and who attended. Each student or group will be assigned a faculty mentor.)B Students will meet with their faculty mentor at least three times during the semester.)B Your mentor will also review your final report before you turn it in.)B Note: There is more than one writing center on campus.)B Make appointments early (they get busy near the end of the semester and some of the writing centers will be closed during dead week and finals week).
Suggested outline for Final Report
Title sheet (project title, faculty mentor, names of those in the group, date, class, etc.)
Abstract (summary of project and need)
Table of Contents
Introduction (explain the layout of the report and what you will cover)
Division of labor (who is responsible for what parts of the project)
State the problem (why do this project)
History/background (has it been done before, another way, cheaper, etc.)
Block diagram of the system
Flow chart showing how the system works
Complete schematic
Detailed explanation of how the circuit works
Constraints analysis (battery life, physical size, cost, etc.)
Alternatives and Weights (i.e. justify your choice of parts)
)B Ex: need an op-amp with low bias current, low offset voltage, low power, etc.
|
Op-amp |
Cost |
Offset Voltage |
Bias Current |
Quiescent Current |
Output Drive |
|
LM741 |
9 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
|
OP-27 |
3 |
9 |
8 |
6 |
3 |
|
???? |
? |
? |
? |
? |
? |
)B Total the scores and add information as needed (i.e. another reason for using this part is that I used it in the past and am familiar with it - better learning curve).
Economics - parts list and cost analysis (include single unit & volume pricing)
Testing (spice simulations, scope shots, etc.)
Safety, Ethics, health issues
Aesthetics
Sustainability
Manufacturability
Social, political and environmental impact
Future work to be done (what would be next)
Conclusions
References
Appendix
)B Key pages from the datasheets of the parts used (front page for most parts)
)B All code written
)B Detailed testing not appropriate for body of report
)B More pictures not appropriate for body of report (include pictures of the prototype built)
Suggested outline for Oral Presentation
Title sheet (project title, faculty mentor, names of those in the group, date, class, etc.)
Problem Description (why do this project, what's the need)
Background (has it been done before, another way, why not, etc.)
Block diagram showing how all major components connect
Flow chart showing how the system works
Complete schematic (explain how the circuit works)
Constraints analysis (battery life, physical size, cost, etc.)
Alternatives and Weights (i.e. briefly justify your choice of parts)
)B Ex: need op-amp with low bias current, low offset voltage, low power, etc.
|
Op-amp |
Cost |
Offset Voltage |
Bias Current |
Quiescent Current |
Output Drive |
|
LM741 |
9 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
|
OP-27 |
3 |
9 |
8 |
6 |
3 |
|
???? |
? |
? |
? |
? |
? |
)B Total the scores and list the wining part.
Testing (simulations, scope shots, etc.)
Economics - parts list and cost analysis (include single unit & volume pricing)
Future work to be done (what would be next)
Conclusions (include pictures of prototype)
Poster Presentation
Dress as if you were going on an interview.)B Plan on spending about 2 hours explaining to interested individuals (technical and non-technical) how your project works and why you chose this project.)B Your poster should have the project title, names of those in the group, faculty mentor, course # and date at the top.)B Include schematics, flow charts, timing diagrams, etc. as needed.)B A lot of the material for your poster will come from your presentation and report.)B Pick up a poster board for your presentation in the EE office by Nov. 23 (note: the ECE Department will keep the poster).)B If you need scopes, power supplies, etc. to demonstrate your project make arrangements with the lab coordinator in advance.
Pictures from past poster presentations are at:
http://www.physics.unlv.edu/~bill/ecg497/fall04_post/
Senior Design Awards
Three engineers from industry will judge the projects during the poster presentation.)B Civil and Mechanical Engineering seniors will also be presenting posters.)B Projects will be rated on the clarity of the project, technical merit, innovation, presentation and commercial potential.)B A plaque and cash prizes will be awarded for the best projects.)B There will be an overall winner and prizes for 1st & 2nd place in each department as well as a prize for best interdisciplinary project.