Printed Circuit Board Design & Fabrication

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "Printed Circuit Board Design & Fabrication"

Bennett Poole
10 years ago
Views:

1 The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) was set up as a statutory body on 11 June 2001 by the Minister for Education and Science. Under the Qualifications (Education & Training) Act, 1999, FETAC now has responsibility for making awards previously made by NCVA. Module Descriptor Printed Circuit Board Design & Fabrication Level N

Under the Qualifications (Education & Training) Act, 1999, FETAC now has responsibility for

2 1 Module Title Printed Circuit Board Design And Fabrication 2 Module Code N Level 4 Credit Value 1 credit Purpose This module is a statement of the standards to be achieved to gain an FETAC credit in Printed Circuit Board Design and Fabrication at level. The module is designed to give the learner an understanding of the processes involved in P.C.B. design and production. The module is best delivered with analogue and digital electronics level. 6 Preferred Entry Level Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences. 7 Special Requirements None. 8 General Aims Learners who successfully complete this module will: 8.1 be familiar with the computer-aided draughting design software package 8.2 be confident users of this computer design technology 8.3 be capable of using the software to produce a schematic and layout diagram from a given circuit diagram 8.4 be familiar with of the relevant industrial processes to transfer the design to a copper clad board and produce a bare printed circuit board 2

The module is best delivered with analogue and digital electronics level. 6 Preferred Entry Level Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.

3 8. develop an awareness of the various finishing processes involved in producing the finished P.C.B. 9 Units The specific learning outcomes are grouped into unit(s). Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit Schematic CAD Software Board Layout CAD Software Transfer and developing of artwork Board etching, drilling and finishing Health and safety 10 Specific Learning Outcomes Unit 1 Schematic CAD Software manipulate the design software use the pull down menu environment setup a new project understand the use of the required library files add components such as resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors and connectors to the drawing label each component link these in an appropriate fashion using the tracks save and print the file modify the drawing using various commands Unit 2 Board Layout CAD Software set the board outlines place the components on the board set up appropriate parameters and draw tracks use edit commands to move and delete items adjust track widths adjust track shape understand the use of layers 3

Outcomes Unit 1 Schematic CAD Software 10.1.1 manipulate the design software 10.1.2 use the pull down menu environment 10.1.3 setup a new project 10.1.4 understand the use of the required library files 10.

4 display all or individual layers be aware of the print properties available to alter size and definition appreciate the various material and their properties that can be used for transparencies print the final artwork Unit 3 Transfer and developing of artwork distinguish single and double sided P.C.B board understand the photographic method used to produce the image explain the role of photoresist appreciate the advantages of pre-sensitised boards measure and cut the board to an appropriate size expose the artwork and board in an ultraviolet light box develop the image using the required chemicals wash the finished image observe appropriate health and safety procedures Unit 4 Board etching, drilling and finishing discuss the features of an etch tank know the chemical compounds that can be used to etch a P.C.B compare the properties of these chemicals etch a board using an etch tank compare the use of abrasives to chemicals for stripping photo resist remove photoresist mask drill the board using the correct size drill bit for each component understand the advantages of tin plating appreciate the advantages of using flux and protective coating.. sprays observe appropriate health and safety measures. 4

3.4 appreciate the advantages of pre-sensitised boards 10.3. measure and cut the board to an appropriate size 10.3.6 expose the artwork and board in an ultraviolet light box 10.3.7 develop the image using the required chemicals 10.

5 Unit Health and Safety appreciate the dangers of working with ultraviolet light sources develop safe procedures when using a light box be aware of the dangers of corrosive chemicals know how to dress using the correct protective clothing & eye protection 10.. know how to deal with an emergency situation. 11 Portfolio of Assessment Please refer to the glossary of assessment techniques and the note on assessment principles at the end of this module descriptor. All assessment is carried out in accordance with FETAC regulations. Assessment is devised by the internal assessor, with external moderation by FETAC. Summary Skills Demonstration 0% Project 0% 11.1 Project The internal assessor will devise a project brief that requires candidates to demonstrate (a) CAD skills in layout and editin g of a schematic and board layout diagram for a given circuit. (b)board production and finishing to a high standard 11.2 Skills Demonstration In one or more skills demonstrations, candidates will be assessed in production of schematic drawings, board layout drawings, board fabrication skills

11 Portfolio of Assessment Please refer to the glossary of assessment techniques and the note on assessment principles at the end of this module descriptor.

6 12 Grading Pass 0-64% Merit 6-79% Distinction % 6

7 Individual Candidate Marking Sheet 1 P.C.B Design& Fabrication N22978 Skills Demonstration 0% Candidate Name: PPSN: Centre: Centre No.: Assessment Criteria Maximum Mark Candidate Mark Appropriate preparation and planning of task 10 Effective carrying out of the task demonstrating mastery of techniques 40 TOTAL MARKS This mark should be transferred to the Module Results Summary Sheet 0 Internal Assessor s Signature: Date: External Authenticator s Signature: Date: 7

out of the task demonstrating mastery of techniques 40 TOTAL MARKS This mark should be transferred to the Module

8 Individual Candidate Marking Sheet 2 P.C.B. Design& Fabrication N22978 Project 0% Candidate Name: PPSN: Centre: Centre No.: Assessment Criteria Project files set up correctly Schematic drawing produced to a high standard All components correctly drawn Circuit diagram correctly implemented Board layout artwork produced to a high standard Circuit diagram correctly implemented Artwork transferred to board Artwork developed correctly Etch process carried out successfully Board drilled using appropriate size drill bits Maximum Mark Candidate Mark TOTAL MARKS This mark should be transferred to the Module Results Summary Sheet 0 Internal Assessor s Signature: Date: External Authenticator s Signature: Date: 8

layout artwork produced to a high standard Circuit diagram correctly implemented Artwork transferred to board Artwork developed correctly Etch process carried out successfully

9 FETAC Module Results Summary Sheet Module Title: Module Code: N22978 Candidate Surname PCB Design & Fabrication Mark Sheet Mark Sheet Mark Sheet Assessment Marking Sheets Maximum Marks per Marking Sheet Candidate Forename Total 100% Grade* Signed: Internal Assessor: Date: This sheet is for internal assessors to record the overall marks of individual candidates. It should be retained in the centre. The marks awarded should be transferred to the official FETAC Module Results Sheet issued to centres before the visit of the external Authenticator. Grade* D: % M: 6-79% P: 0-64% U: 0-49% W: candidates entered who did not present for assessment 9

record the overall marks of individual candidates. It should be retained in the centre.

Sports Psychology. Level 6 N32979. www.fetac.ie. Module Descriptor

Sports Psychology. Level 6 N32979. www.fetac.ie. Module Descriptor The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) was set up as a statutory body on 11 June 2001 by the Minister for Education and Science. Under the Qualifications (Education & Training) Act,