The art of electronic design using multiple media

Abstract

Teaching engineering students the art of electronic design is going through a revolution. The traditional teaching methods of chalk-and-talk, recently supplemented by whiteboards and overhead transparencies, are being augmented and enhanced by other media such as computer-aided circuit design and simulation tools. These electronic design automation (EDA) tools when available to students on a regular basis make learning considerably more enjoyable and quickens its pace. By proceeding faster, these students become extremely sophisticated users and develop a deeper understanding of engineering design.<>