Subject Description Form Subject Code Subject Title Credit Value IC2140 Practical Training 5 Training Credits Level 2 Pre-requisite/Corequisite/Exclusion Objectives Nil The objective of this subject is to provide hands-on technical training to students with focus on multimedia electronic product fabrication and development. Training on practical scientific computing software will also be provided. Practical training will be conducted in Industrial Centre (IC) of the university to prepare student for a professional career. Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to: 1. design and fabricate multimedia electronic product prototype for demonstration, development and experimentation purposes; 2. use electronic design automation software to product circuit and perform simple PCB design; 3. understand, specify and explain contemporary pragmatic manufacturing processes, interconnects and assembly methods for simple multimedia electronic product; 4. prescribe and perform parametric test, analysis and troubleshooting of simple electronic circuits; and 5. use scientific computation software in academic study. Contribution of the Subject to the Attainment of the Programme Programme : This subject contributes to the programme outcomes 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9 through practical training. Category A: Professional/academic knowledge and skills Programme Outcome 3: This subject contributes to the programme outcome through practical training and contemporary professional practice in the design, development and construction of Internet and multimedia electronic product, embedded system, game interface and product prototype. Programme Outcome 5: This subject contributes to the programme outcome through teaching and training in scientific computing software and industrial grade embedded system development tool. Category B: Attributes for all-roundedness Programme Outcome 6: This subject contributes to the programme outcome through practical training in student groups. Students should be able to practise and demonstrate their team work skill, realise the needs for leadership, critcal thinking ability and creativity through working with others to realise the rojects that are encountered in practical training. Programme Outcome 7: This subject contributes to the programme outcome through induction and practical training in a recognized professional training centre. Professional practice, ethics and responsibility as demanded by the society can be observed through the process in training and the operation of the training centre. Programme Outcome 9: This subject contributes to the programme outcome through induction and practical training in a recognized professional training centre that could bring up the awareness and cognition in self-learning and lifelong learning for individual.
Subject Synopsis/ Indicative Syllabus Syllabus: 1 Electronic Product Assembly Design & Practice (42 hours) 1.1 Electronic schematic capture and design process practice 1.2 Application and use of electronic test instruments: current and voltage measurements, two wire and four wire techniques, power and signal sources, oscilloscope probes, analogue and digital oscilloscopes. 1.3 Introduction to virtual instrument, application and hands-on practice on Labview or an equivalent software package. 1.4 Introduction to electronic circuit interconnect technologies: SMT, COB and wave-soldering. 1.5 Introduction to electronic assembly design and manufacturing process, components, tools and machines. 1.6 Hands-on practice on wave-soldering, SMT process, chip level wire bonding, chip-on-board encapsulation, LCD display attachment with heat seal connector. 1.7 Introduction to advanced electronic packaging and assembly process: fine-pitch SMT, BGA, Flip-chip and CSP. 1.8 Soldering quality of BGA assembly and X-ray inspection machine. 2 Advanced Electronic Practice with Multimedia Application (54 hours) 2.1 Training in design modification from circuit prototype for multimedia application. 2.2 Embedded device programming practice for multimedia electronic product. 2.3 Multimedia electronic product prototype fabrication. 2.4 Testing and troubleshooting techniques in multimedia electronic product. 2.5 Project presentation using Internet. 3 Application of Computing Tool (18 hours) 3.1 Introduction to MATLAB; interactive calculations, random number generators, variables, vectors, matrices and string; mathematical operations, polynomial operation, data analysis and curve fitting, file I/O functions. Basic 2D and 3D plots. 3.2 M-file programming & debugging; scripts, functions, logic operations, flow control, introduction to graphical user interface. 4 Microcomputer Application and Practice (27 hours) 4.1 Introduction to Microchip Microcomputer families and development tools. 4.2 Hands-on practice on memory, I/O, data communications, ADC operations. 4.3 Hands-on practice on LED and LCD displays. 4.4 Hands-on practice on motor control and sensors. 4.5 Application of Microcomputer on consumer electronic products, mechatronics, home automation products, wired and wireless connectivity. Training Pattern: Year 1, Summer
Learning Methodology The teaching and learning approach is based on practical workshop training arranged in modules and it can be broadly divided into two parts based on their contents; practice in multimedia electronic product and scientific computing: (i) Training in multimedia electronic product practice will enable student to learn the requirement of practical electronic product fabrication, appreciate the fabrication process so as to create, develop and integrate their knowledge into future design. On completion of the training, student should be able to manage the fabrication of multimedia electronic product prototype for design and development. In Electronic Product Assembly Design & Practice, student will learn the basics of electronic product construction practice, printed circuit assembly prototype construction skills, techniques and best practice of the electronic industry. Training activities will include tutorials, practical assignments, test and report. Student will work on microcomputer programming for embedded application. In Advanced Electronic Practice with Multimedia Application, students will participate in training groups under an industrial environment with an objective to produce a prototype of electronic product. The product will normally contain multimedia feature with embedded controller. Student will develop the product under an electronic design automation environment and tackle different parts of product design so as to produce a working prototype for demonstration. Student will experience practical problems that are commonly encountered in the electronic industry during product development. Student will derive solutions to overcome difficulties, produce deliverables for the project in a given time frame. Individual merit will be assessed together with group performance. As such, the training task and activities will be organized in a way to enable a clear identification of work involved while allowing students to work independently and in groups for assessment. Besides fabrication technologies and prototype implementation, students should be able to cultivate their personal quality, creativity, management skills and leadership in teamwork collaborations. Tutorials and inductions will be provided as require. In addition to the quality and output of the practical tasks such as PCB assembly fabrication, chassis fabrication, prototype testing and demonstration, assessment will include creativeness and a web site for product presentation on the Internet. (ii) In Application of Computing Tools, student will learn to use MATLAB.
Assessment Methods in Alignment with Assessment Methods Weighting (%) Assessed 1 2 3 4 5 1. Assignment / Project 30 2. Test 30 3. Report and Logbook 40 Total 100 Explanation of the appropriateness of the assessment methods in assessing the intended learning outcomes: Assessment Methods Assignment / Project Test Report and Logbook Remarks Project is designed to facilitate students to reflect and apply the knowledge periodically throughout the training. Test is designed to facilitate students to review the breadth and depth of their understanding on specific topics. Report writing is designed to facilitate students to acquire deep understanding on the topics of the training and to present those concepts clearly. Student Study Effort Expected Class contact (time-tabled): Lecture/Tutorial 2 Hours Workshop 139 Hours Total student study effort: 141 Hours
Reading List and References Reference Reading List: 1. Holly Moore, MATLAB for Engineers, 2Ed., Prentice Hall/Pearson, 2009. 2. Villanucci, Robert S., Avtgis, Alexander W., Megow, William F., Electronic Technques: Shop Practices and Construction, 6th ed., Practice-Hall, 1999. 3. IPC-D-279-1996, Design Guidelines for Reliable Surface Mount Technology Printed Board Assemblies, IPC. 4. IPC-J-STD-001E-2010, Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies, IPC. 5. IPC-A-610E-2010, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies, IPC. Reference Software List: 1. PADS from Mentor Graphics Inc. 2. LabVIEW from National Instrument. 3. MPLAB from Microchip Corp. 4. MATLAB from The Mathworks. Last Updated June 2014 Prepared by Industrial Centre