This program is intended for students pursing careers in the field of Electronic CAD (ECAD). In this field, CAD technicians and designers are responsible for creating the graphics used in the manufacture, service, and installation of electronic equipment including the layout and design of Integrated Circuits, Printed Circuit Boards (PCB), and MEMS (Micro-Electromechanical Systems) devices. Students who choose the Electronic CAD Specialization career track may find employment opportunities with semiconductor design and manufacturing companies and other related industries. The A&E CAD curriculum stresses knowledge of Cadence Virtuoso and Allegro as the base CAD software. Course work also includes the study of DC and digital circuits and the Unix operating system.
At the completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree with an Electronics Specialization, students will be able to (PSLOs):
- Utilize CAD software to plan and prepare technical graphics and documentation appropriate to the Electrical/Electronic Engineering industry.
- Utilize CAD software to translate schematics, logic diagrams, and other technical graphics into the physical layout of Integrated Circuits and Printed Circuits.
- Employ CAD-based verification tools and techniques to debug Integrated Circuit layouts.
Advising
Students are strongly encouraged to contact the A&E CAD department’s Electronic CAD Coordinator, Douglas Smith, before pursuing this program.
Degree Plan
AAS – Architectural and Engineering CAD – Electronic CAD Specialization Degree Plan
Electronic Degree Plan Required Courses:
DFTG 1405 – Technical Drafting
CETT 1403 – DC Circuits
DFTG 1433 – Mechanical Drafting
DFTG 1458 – Electrical/Electronic Drafting
DFTG 2413 – Basic Integrated Circuit Design
CETT 1425 – Digital Fundamentals
DFTG 2433 – Advanced Integrated Circuit Design
ITSC 1307 – UNIX Operating System I
DFTG 2405 – Printed Circuit Board Design
DFTG 1494 – ST: Electronics Drafting and Electronics CAD/CADD (IC Layout & Design III)
Electives:
ENGR 1201 – Introduction to Engineering
DFTG 1402 – Intro to Tech Animation & Rendering
DFTG 2402 – Machine Drafting
Contact the Electronic CAD Coordinator, Doug Smith, for further elective options.