Electrical Engineering

ACTIVE STREAM

Design circuits, analyze signals, and program microcontrollers.

Projects

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Project 1: Circuit Analysis Fundamentals

Master the foundation of electronics. Learn to analyze DC and AC circuits using Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, and network theorems.

1.1 DC Circuit Fundamentals

1.1.1 Ohm's Law: The Foundation1.1.2 Series & Parallel Resistors1.1.3 Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)1.1.4 Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL)1.1.5 Voltage and Current Dividers

1.2 Network Theorems

1.2.1 Thevenin's Theorem1.2.2 Norton's Theorem1.2.3 Superposition Theorem1.2.4 Maximum Power Transfer1.2.5 Source Transformation

1.3 AC Circuit Fundamentals

1.3.1 Sinusoidal Signals1.3.2 Phasors: Complex Numbers1.3.3 Impedance: AC Resistance1.3.4 AC Power: Real, Reactive, Apparent1.3.5 Power Factor Correction

1.4 Transient Analysis

1.4.1 RC Circuit Transients1.4.2 RL Circuit Transients1.4.3 RLC Series Circuit1.4.4 Step Response Analysis1.4.5 Natural and Forced Response

1.5 Capstone: Circuit Simulator

1.5.1 Circuit Representation1.5.2 Nodal Analysis Algorithm1.5.3 Matrix Solver1.5.4 AC Circuit Solver1.5.5 Capstone: Full Circuit Analyzer
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Project 2: Analog Electronics

Amplify and process signals with diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers. Build real-world circuits from rectifiers to audio amplifiers.

2.1 Diodes

2.1.1 PN Junction2.1.2 Rectifiers2.1.3 Clippers & Clampers2.1.4 Zener Diodes2.1.5 LEDs

2.2 Bipolar Junction Transistors

2.2.1 BJT Structure2.2.2 Biasing2.2.3 CE Amplifier2.2.4 CC and CB Configurations2.2.5 Small Signal Model

2.3 MOSFETs

2.3.1 MOS Structure2.3.2 Id-Vgs Characteristics2.3.3 Common Source Amplifier2.3.4 CMOS Logic2.3.5 MOSFET Scaling

2.4 Operational Amplifiers

2.4.1 Ideal Op-Amp2.4.2 Inverting/Non-Inverting2.4.3 Integrator and Differentiator2.4.4 Active Filters2.4.5 Oscillators

2.5 Capstone: Audio Amplifier

2.5.1 Preamp Design2.5.2 Tone Control2.5.3 Power Stage2.5.4 Feedback and Stability2.5.5 THD Analysis
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Project 3: Digital Logic

The language of computers. Master Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential circuits, and build your own CPU.

3.1 Boolean Algebra

3.1.1 Logic Gates3.1.2 Truth Tables3.1.3 DeMorgan's Laws3.1.4 Karnaugh Maps3.1.5 SOP and POS Forms

3.2 Combinational Logic

3.2.1 Adders3.2.2 Multiplexers and Demultiplexers3.2.3 Encoders and Decoders3.2.4 Arithmetic Logic Unit3.2.5 Comparators

3.3 Sequential Logic

3.3.1 Latches3.3.2 Flip-Flops3.3.3 Registers3.3.4 Counters3.3.5 Finite State Machines

3.4 HDL Basics

3.4.1 Verilog Syntax3.4.2 Testbenches3.4.3 Blocking vs Non-Blocking3.4.4 Logic Synthesis3.4.5 FPGA Design Flow

3.5 Capstone: Simple CPU

3.5.1 ISA Design3.5.2 Datapath3.5.3 Control Unit3.5.4 Memory Interface3.5.5 Program Execution
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Project 4: Signals & Systems

Analyze information. Fourier transforms, convolution, and sampling theory.

4.1 Continuous-Time Signals

4.1.1 Signal Classification4.1.2 Signal Transformations4.1.3 Convolution4.1.4 Fourier Series4.1.5 Fourier Transform

4.2 Discrete-Time Signals

4.2.1 Sampling Theory4.2.2 Aliasing4.2.3 DTFT4.2.4 Z-Transform4.2.5 DFT and FFT

4.3 LTI Systems

4.3.1 Linearity4.3.2 Time Invariance4.3.3 Impulse Response4.3.4 Frequency Response4.3.5 Stability

4.4 Filters

4.4.1 Ideal Filters4.4.2 Butterworth Filters4.4.3 Chebyshev Filters4.4.4 FIR Filter Design4.4.5 IIR Filter Design

4.5 Capstone: Audio Equalizer

4.5.1 Audio Signal Loading4.5.2 Spectrum Analyzer4.5.3 Filter Bank Design4.5.4 Gain Control4.5.5 Complete Audio Equalizer
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Project 5: Control Systems

Make things stable. Feedback loops, PID controllers, and stability analysis.

5.1 System Modeling

5.1.1 Transfer Functions5.1.2 Block Diagrams5.1.3 State Space5.1.4 Linearization5.1.5 Electromechanical

5.2 Time Response

5.2.1 First Order5.2.2 Second Order5.2.3 Steady State Error5.2.4 Poles and Zeros5.2.5 Routh-Hurwitz

5.3 Frequency Response

5.3.1 Bode Plots5.3.2 Nyquist Plots5.3.3 Root Locus5.3.4 Lead-Lag Comp5.3.5 Nichols Chart

5.4 PID Control

5.4.1 Proportional5.4.2 Integral5.4.3 Derivative5.4.4 Tuning Methods5.4.5 Digital PID

5.5 Capstone: Drone Stabilizer

5.5.1 Drone Dynamics5.5.2 IMU Fusion5.5.3 Attitude Control5.5.4 Altitude Control5.5.5 Flight Test
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Project 6: Microcontrollers

Embedded systems. Assembly, GPIO, interrupts, and communication protocols.

6.1 Assembly Basics

6.1.1 Registers6.1.2 Instructions6.1.3 Addressing Modes6.1.4 The Stack6.1.5 Subroutines

6.2 GPIO

6.2.1 Digital I/O6.2.2 Pull-Up/Down6.2.3 Debouncing6.2.4 Multiplexing6.2.5 Matrix Keypad

6.3 Interrupts

6.3.1 ISR6.3.2 Vectors6.3.3 Priority6.3.4 Timers6.3.5 Watchdog

6.4 Protocols

6.4.1 UART6.4.2 SPI6.4.3 I2C6.4.4 ADC6.4.5 DAC

6.5 Capstone: Weather Station

6.5.1 Sensor Interface6.5.2 LCD Driver6.5.3 Data Logging6.5.4 Power Mgmt6.5.5 Final Firmware
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Project 7: Electromagnetics

Fields and waves. Coulomb's law, Maxwell's equations, transmission lines, and antennas.

7.1 Electrostatics

7.1.1 Coulomb's Law7.1.2 Electric Field7.1.3 Gauss's Law7.1.4 Electric Potential7.1.5 Capacitance

7.2 Magnetostatics

7.2.1 Magnetic Field and Biot-Savart Law7.2.2 Ampere's Law7.2.3 Magnetic Flux and Gauss's Law for Magnetism7.2.4 Magnetic Materials and Permeability7.2.5 Inductance

7.3 Maxwell's Equations

7.3.1 Faraday's Law7.3.2 Displacement Current7.3.3 Maxwell's Equations Complete7.3.4 Wave Equation7.3.5 Boundary Conditions

7.4 Electromagnetic Waves

7.4.1 Plane Wave Propagation7.4.2 Polarization7.4.3 Waveguides7.4.4 Electromagnetic Spectrum7.4.5 Wave Interference and Diffraction

7.5 Capstone: Transmission Lines & Antennas

7.5.1 Transmission Line Theory7.5.2 Reflection and Standing Waves7.5.3 Smith Chart7.5.4 Antenna Fundamentals7.5.5 Link Budget Analysis
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Project 8: Electromagnetics

Fields and waves. Maxwell's equations, transmission lines, and antennas.

8.1 Electrostatics

8.1.1 Coulomb's Law8.1.2 Gauss's Law8.1.3 Electric Potential8.1.4 Capacitance8.1.5 Laplace Equation

8.2 Magnetostatics

8.2.1 Biot-Savart8.2.2 Ampere's Law8.2.3 Vector Potential8.2.4 Magnetic Force8.2.5 Inductance Calc

8.3 Maxwell's Equations

8.3.1 Faraday's Law8.3.2 Displacement Current8.3.3 Wave Equation8.3.4 Poynting Vector8.3.5 Plane Waves

8.4 Transmission Lines

8.4.1 Telegrapher's Eq8.4.2 Reflection Coeff8.4.3 Smith Chart8.4.4 Stub Matching8.4.5 Waveguides

8.5 Capstone: Antenna Design

8.5.1 Dipole Antenna8.5.2 Array Factor8.5.3 Yagi-Uda8.5.4 Patch Antenna8.5.5 Link Budget
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Project 9: Digital Signal Processing

Manipulate signals digitally. Filter design, image processing, and compression.

9.1 Discrete Systems

9.1.1 Difference Equations9.1.2 Block Diagrams9.1.3 Quantization9.1.4 Overflow9.1.5 Fixed Point

9.2 Filter Design

9.2.1 Windowing9.2.2 Parks-McClellan9.2.3 Bilinear Transform9.2.4 Multirate9.2.5 Adaptive Filters

9.3 Image Processing

9.3.1 Pixels9.3.2 Histograms9.3.3 Edge Detection9.3.4 Blurring9.3.5 Morphology

9.4 Compression

9.4.1 Entropy9.4.2 Huffman Coding9.4.3 DCT9.4.4 Wavelets9.4.5 MP3 Basics

9.5 Capstone: Voice Recognition

9.5.1 MFCC9.5.2 DTW9.5.3 HMM9.5.4 Training9.5.5 Inference
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Project 10: VLSI Design

Chip design. CMOS technology, layout, timing analysis, and verification.

10.1 CMOS Basics

10.1.1 CMOS Inverter10.1.2 NAND/NOR10.1.3 Pass Transistor10.1.4 Transmission Gate10.1.5 Stick Diagrams

10.2 Layout

10.2.1 Design Rules10.2.2 Standard Cells10.2.3 Routing10.2.4 Parasitics10.2.5 LVS

10.3 Timing Analysis

10.3.1 Delay Models10.3.2 Setup & Hold10.3.3 Critical Path10.3.4 Clock Skew10.3.5 STA

10.4 Low Power Design

10.4.1 Dynamic Power10.4.2 Leakage10.4.3 Clock Gating10.4.4 Voltage Islands10.4.5 Power Gating

10.5 Capstone: RISC-V Core

10.5.1 Spec Definition10.5.2 RTL Coding10.5.3 Verification10.5.4 Synthesis & PnR10.5.5 Signoff

Total Projects

10

Estimated Time

40+ hrs

Difficulty Range

BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced

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