Cochin University of Science and Techology (CUST) 2008 B.Tech Electronics and Communications Engineering electronic product design - Question Paper

electronic product design (June 2008)

1a. distinguish ranging from science,engineering and technology
b. discuss the steps to be followed in order to launch new electronic product, starting from the development idea to the final product
2a. discuss CAD process with a block diagram
b. write short notes on :
i. concept generation
ii. concept selection
3a. discuss the aesthetic and ergonomic consideration in electronic product design
b. briefly discuss various levels of packaging and interconnect structure
4a. write short notes on:
i. engineering drawing
ii. bill of materials
b. discuss the industrial design process
5a. elaborate the different factors affecting the design of heat sink and its cooling effectiveness
b. draw and discuss the thermal-electrical analogy of power transistor
c. draw and discuss how a To 220 package is mounted on a heat sink
6a. discuss the different thermal considerations in PCB design
b. discuss the concept of forced cooling and cooling using heat pipes
7a. explain about different EMI standards and regulations
b. discuss different sources of EMI
8a. write short notes on cabling and shielding
b. discuss different grounding methods
9 . discuss the different steps involved in designing a multilayer PCB, using an EDA tool
10a.what are the facilities available in SPICE for circuit simulation
b. discuss how SPICE can be used for modeling of active and passive components

Earning:   Approval pending.