PCB DESIGN – ECE & Allied
COURSE NAME: PCB DESIGN
TOTAL DURATION: 60 HRS
MODE OF DELIVERY PHYSICAL MODE
TOTAL MARKS 70 (External) + 30 (Internal)
(Final Assessment shall be done by TNSDC)
PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT
INDUSTRY USE CASE (1 X 70 = 70) ( Time Duration: 120 minutes)
Scenario:
Design a single-layer PCB for an LED flasher circuit using a 555 timer IC.
(or)
Design a PCB for a weather station sensor that measures temperature, humidity, and pressure.
Total Marks Breakdown (70 Marks)
Assessment Task Marks
Demonstration of Or CAD Software 15
Schematic Capture and Component
20
Management
PCB Layout and Routing 20
PCB Fabrication Process and Documentation 10
Presentation 05
Total 70
COURSE ASSESSMENT RUBRICS
COURSE ASSESSMENT RUBRICS (TOTAL MARKS: 70)
DESCRIBE THE CRITERIA OF THE BELOW
ASSESSMENT CATEGORY PERFORMANCE TOTAL
CRITERIA FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT MARKS
Implementing of Demonstrates basic
Demonstrates deep
fundamental PCB Implementing of key
understanding.
design concepts, concepts.
Explains clearly,
Practical component Answers questions
partially. applies concepts 20
Understanding functionality, design
effectively, and uses
rules, and
tools appropriately.
industry
standards.
Ability to create
accurate and well-
Schematic is clear,
organized schematics Schematic is functional well- organized, and
using appropriate but may contain minor
Schematic adheres to design
symbols, netlist errors or lack clarity. 15
Design conventions.
generation, and
component
placement.
Skill in component Layout is functional Layout is optimized,
placement, routing but may have follows design rules,
techniques, adherence inefficiencies, routing and demonstrates good
PCB Layout
to design rules, and issues, or DRC routing 20
Design
layer violations. practices.
management.
Presentation Unstructured Good explanation, fair Confident, clear, and
explanation, unclear visual presentation. well-organized 05
visuals. presentation with
visuals and flow.
PCB DESIGN – ECE & Allied
COURSE NAME: PCB DESIGN
TOTAL DURATION: 60 HRS
MODE OF DELIVERY PHYSICAL MODE
TOTAL MARKS 70 (External) + 30 (Internal)
(Final Assessment shall be done by TNSDC)
PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT
INDUSTRY USE CASE (1 X 70 = 70) ( Time Duration: 120 minutes)
Scenario :
Design a single-layer PCB for a light-dependent resistor (LDR) based automatic light switch.
(OR)
Design a double-layer PCB for a simple DC motor driver circuit with variable speed control.
Total Marks Breakdown (70 Marks)
Assessment Task Marks
Demonstration of Or CAD Software 15
Schematic Capture and Component
20
Management
PCB Layout and Routing 20
PCB Fabrication Process and Documentation 10
Presentation 05
Total 70
COURSE ASSESSMENT RUBRICS
COURSE ASSESSMENT RUBRICS (TOTAL MARKS: 70)
DESCRIBE THE CRITERIA OF THE BELOW
ASSESSMENT CATEGORY PERFORMANCE TOTAL
CRITERIA FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT MARKS
Implementing of Demonstrates basic
Demonstrates deep
fundamental PCB Implementing of key
understanding.
design concepts, concepts.
Explains clearly,
Practical component Answers questions
partially. applies concepts 20
Understanding functionality, design
effectively, and uses
rules, and
tools appropriately.
industry
standards.
Ability to create
accurate and well-
Schematic is clear,
organized schematics Schematic is functional well- organized, and
using appropriate but may contain minor
Schematic adheres to design
symbols, netlist errors or lack clarity. 15
Design conventions.
generation, and
component
placement.
Skill in component Layout is functional Layout is optimized,
placement, routing but may have follows design rules,
techniques, adherence inefficiencies, routing and demonstrates good
PCB Layout
to design rules, and issues, or DRC routing 20
Design
layer violations. practices.
management.
Presentation Unstructured Good explanation, fair Confident, clear, and
explanation, unclear visual presentation. well-organized 05
visuals. presentation with
visuals and flow.
PCB DESIGN – ECE & Allied
COURSE NAME: PCB DESIGN
TOTAL DURATION: 60 HRS
MODE OF DELIVERY PHYSICAL MODE
TOTAL MARKS 70 (External) + 30 (Internal)
(Final Assessment shall be done by TNSDC)
PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT
INDUSTRY USE CASE (1 X 70 = 70) ( Time Duration: 120 minutes)
Scenario :
Design a single-layer PCB for a light-dependent resistor (LDR) based automatic light switch.
(OR)
Design a double-layer PCB for a simple DC motor driver circuit with variable speed control.
Total Marks Breakdown (70 Marks)
Assessment Task Marks
Demonstration of Or CAD Software 15
Schematic Capture and Component
20
Management
PCB Layout and Routing 20
PCB Fabrication Process and Documentation 10
Presentation 05
Total 70
COURSE ASSESSMENT RUBRICS
COURSE ASSESSMENT RUBRICS (TOTAL MARKS: 70)
DESCRIBE THE CRITERIA OF THE BELOW
ASSESSMENT CATEGORY PERFORMANCE TOTAL
CRITERIA FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT MARKS
Implementing of Demonstrates basic
Demonstrates deep
fundamental PCB Implementing of key
understanding.
design concepts, concepts.
Explains clearly,
Practical component Answers questions
partially. applies concepts 20
Understanding functionality, design
effectively, and uses
rules, and
tools appropriately.
industry
standards.
Ability to create
accurate and well-
Schematic is clear,
organized schematics Schematic is functional well- organized, and
using appropriate but may contain minor
Schematic adheres to design
symbols, netlist errors or lack clarity. 15
Design conventions.
generation, and
component
placement.
Skill in component Layout is functional Layout is optimized,
placement, routing but may have follows design rules,
techniques, adherence inefficiencies, routing and demonstrates good
PCB Layout
to design rules, and issues, or DRC routing 20
Design
layer violations. practices.
management.
Presentation Unstructured Good explanation, fair Confident, clear, and
explanation, unclear visual presentation. well-organized 05
visuals. presentation with
visuals and flow.
PCB DESIGN – ECE & Allied
COURSE NAME: PCB DESIGN
TOTAL DURATION: 60 HRS
MODE OF DELIVERY PHYSICAL MODE
TOTAL MARKS 70 (External) + 30 (Internal)
(Final Assessment shall be done by TNSDC)
PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT
INDUSTRY USE CASE (1 X 70 = 70) ( Time Duration: 120 minutes)
Scenario :
Fabricate a single-layer PCB for a temperature sensor circuit using an LM35 sensor.
(OR)
Design a PCB for a circuit that measures and displays battery voltage level.
Total Marks Breakdown (70 Marks)
Assessment Task Marks
Demonstration of Or CAD Software 15
Schematic Capture and Component
20
Management
PCB Layout and Routing 20
PCB Fabrication Process and Documentation 10
Presentation 05
Total 70
COURSE ASSESSMENT RUBRICS
COURSE ASSESSMENT RUBRICS (TOTAL MARKS: 70)
DESCRIBE THE CRITERIA OF THE BELOW
ASSESSMENT CATEGORY PERFORMANCE TOTAL
CRITERIA FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT MARKS
Implementing of Demonstrates basic
Demonstrates deep
fundamental PCB Implementing of key
understanding.
design concepts, concepts.
Explains clearly,
Practical component Answers questions
partially. applies concepts 20
Understanding functionality, design
effectively, and uses
rules, and
tools appropriately.
industry
standards.
Ability to create
accurate and well-
Schematic is clear,
organized schematics Schematic is functional well- organized, and
using appropriate but may contain minor
Schematic adheres to design
symbols, netlist errors or lack clarity. 15
Design conventions.
generation, and
component
placement.
Skill in component Layout is functional Layout is optimized,
placement, routing but may have follows design rules,
techniques, adherence inefficiencies, routing and demonstrates good
PCB Layout
to design rules, and issues, or DRC routing 20
Design
layer violations. practices.
management.
Presentation Unstructured Good explanation, fair Confident, clear, and
explanation, unclear visual presentation. well-organized 05
visuals. presentation with
visuals and flow.
PCB DESIGN – ECE & Allied
COURSE NAME: PCB DESIGN
TOTAL DURATION: 60 HRS
MODE OF DELIVERY PHYSICAL MODE
TOTAL MARKS 70 (External) + 30 (Internal)
(Final Assessment shall be done by TNSDC)
PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT
INDUSTRY USE CASE (1 X 70 = 70) ( Time Duration: 120 minutes)
Scenario :
Design and showcase a complete PCB project (e.g., an FM radio receiver, smart home controller, or
motor driver).
(OR)
Design a PCB for a simple buzzer alarm circuit triggered by a pushbutton.
Total Marks Breakdown (70 Marks)
Assessment Task Marks
Demonstration of Or CAD Software 15
Schematic Capture and Component
20
Management
PCB Layout and Routing 20
PCB Fabrication Process and Documentation 10
Presentation 05
Total 70
COURSE ASSESSMENT RUBRICS
COURSE ASSESSMENT RUBRICS (TOTAL MARKS: 70)
DESCRIBE THE CRITERIA OF THE BELOW
ASSESSMENT CATEGORY PERFORMANCE TOTAL
CRITERIA FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT MARKS
Implementing of Demonstrates basic
Demonstrates deep
fundamental PCB Implementing of key
understanding.
design concepts, concepts.
Explains clearly,
Practical component Answers questions
partially. applies concepts 20
Understanding functionality, design
effectively, and uses
rules, and
tools appropriately.
industry
standards.
Ability to create
accurate and well-
Schematic is clear,
organized schematics Schematic is functional well- organized, and
using appropriate but may contain minor
Schematic adheres to design
symbols, netlist errors or lack clarity. 15
Design conventions.
generation, and
component
placement.
Skill in component Layout is functional Layout is optimized,
placement, routing but may have follows design rules,
techniques, adherence inefficiencies, routing and demonstrates good
PCB Layout
to design rules, and issues, or DRC routing 20
Design
layer violations. practices.
management.
Presentation Unstructured Good explanation, fair Confident, clear, and
explanation, unclear visual presentation. well-organized 05
visuals. presentation with
visuals and flow.