Unit 34: Electronic Design and Circuit Manufacture

ASSESSMENT RECORD SHEET

Programme

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering

Learner name

Assignment title

PCB Design and manufacturing techniques

Assessor name

Unit no. & title

Unit 34 – Electronic Design and Circuit Manufacture

Targeted learning aims

Learning aim A. A.P1, A.P2, A.M1

Issue date

 2/10/20

Submission deadline

 15/10/20

First submission / resubmission?*

First Submission

Date submitted

Resubmission authorisation

by Lead Internal Verifier*

Date

* All re-submissions must be authorised by the Lead Internal Verifier. Only one resubmission is possible per assignment, providing:

• The learner has met initial deadlines set in the assignment, or has met an agreed deadline extension.

• The tutor considers that the learner will be able to provide improved evidence without further guidance.

• Evidence submitted for assessment has been authenticated and accompanied by a signed and dated declaration of authenticity by the learner.

**Any resubmission evidence must be submitted within 10 working days of receipt of results of assessment.

Targeted criteria

Criteria achieved?

(Yes / No)

Assessment comments

A.P1

Yes/No

You have/have not  - Described the process used in the design of both single layer and multilayer circuits

A.P2

Yes/No

You have/have not  - Described the typical production methods of manufacture of both single and multilayer circuits

A.M1

Yes/No

You have/have not  - Explained the benefits of using automated techniques in the manufacture of electronic circuits

General comments

Assessor declaration

I certify that the evidence submitted for this assignment is the learner’s own. The learner has clearly referenced any sources used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.

Assessor signature

Date

Learner comments

Learner signature

Date

Assignment title

Level 3 Unit 34 – Assignment 1 PCB Design and Manufacturing Techniques

Qualification covered

Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering

Units covered

Unit 34: Electronic Design and Circuit Manufacture

Unit Code

F/600/0299

Assessment criteria covered

P1, P2, M1

Scenario

Scenario: You have been asked by your employer to design a single and multi-layered prototype PCB using PCB design and simulation software.  You are required to consider relevant manufacturing techniques for both single and multi-layered PCB in the form of a written report 

Task 1

Build the circuit below:

Describe the following:

1. How the component values are changed  
2. Show how to convert to art work by auto routing and the relevant parts list
3. Show how to verify the design and carry out a Design Rule Check

Describe the additional processes required to produce a  multilayer PCB, include in the descriptions microprocessor bus systems, power tracks being separated from signal tracks.

Evidence you must produce for this task

Written report describing in technical detail the information requested above.  Include screenshots of the circuit being built and the testing and verification process

Criteria covered by this task:

To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to:

Unit

Criterion reference

Describe the processes used in the design of both a single and multi-layer PCB for electronic circuits of different complexity

34

P1

Task 2

Below is a typical production method used in the manufacture of a single layer PCB for an electronic circuit.  Your task is to explain each section.

1. The design layout
2. Producing the artwork
3. PCB Etching
4. Drilling the Board
5. Populating the board and soldering

Below is a typical production method used in the manufacture of a multi-layer PCB for an electronic circuit.  Your task is to explain the manufacturing route from the beginning of production to completion.

Evidence you must produce for this task

Written report describing in technical detail the information requested above.

Attachments

Nil

Criteria covered by this task:

To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to:

Unit

Criterion reference

Describe typical production methods used in the  manufacture of both single and a multilayer PCB for electronic circuits of different complexity

34

P2

Task 3

Explain the benefits of using automated techniques for the manufacture of an electronic circuit focusing on the following:

• Accuracy of equipment

• Speed of production

• Miniaturisation of design

• Quality of the finished product

Criteria covered by this task:

To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to:

Unit

Criterion reference

Explain the benefits of using automated techniques for the manufacture of an electronic circuit

34

M1

Duration (approx)

4