Applied Electronics Design

Program Description

The program is intended for both new graduates of courses in electronics technology and those with industry experience in engineering or technology. The syllabus of the program includes the fundamental design and product development concepts necessary for participants to enhance their understanding of product design, or facilitate a transition from one area of engineering technology to another. The courseware has been developed to build on the student’s understanding of both analog and digital engineering principles as applied in modern product engineering technology.

Centered around the application of Wireless Communications, the program includes treatment of the following design fundamentals Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Applications Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC), Statistics and Quality Management, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), Advanced Real Time Microprocessors, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), and Safety Certification and Approvals.

A key element in the AED program is the use of industry-standard software and hardware tools in the courses being presented. This not only ensures that students are given the opportunity to learn current industry design methodology, it will also foster an awareness of Seneca throughout the industrial community, and help ensure that graduates have the skills in the use of Electronics Design Automation (EDA) tools such as Mentor Graphics and Cadence, which have become industry standards. This will reduce the amount of additional training a student would need to undergo when being considered by a prospective employer.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Applicants must have a three-year college diploma in Electronics or Computer Engineering Technology or an Engineering degree from a recognized college/university.
• Applicants require a good working knowledge of current digital design practices using VHDL and PLD', analog design principles, and programming in the 'C' language.
• Applicants must possess a working knowledge of a Windows (PC or Workstation) environment, word processors and web browsers.
• UNIX familiarity is an asset.

Applicant Selection:

• Applicants will be considered on the basis of their previous scholastic record, an English proficiency test, and an applicant profile. In the event of over subscription, additional selection criteria may be used.

Recommended:

• A home PC or notebook and ISP are highly recommended.

Your Career

Graduates of the program are suited for entry level roles in support of product design and development teams, product verification and validation, printed circuit board design and development, support of ASIC development, electronics manufacturing engineering support and testing. Although the application presented in the program is Wireless Communications, the design techniques taught are fundamental to a wide range of electronics industries.

Co-operative Education Program

The co-op model for this program will consist of a four-month work term following the second academic semester. Students may apply for co-op during their first semester. For more information, please visit Co-op Technology at cooptechnology.senecac.on.ca.

The Importance of Learning Skills

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills.

Affiliations and Associations

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
• Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)
• Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC)
• Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA)
• York Technology Association (YTA)
• Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)

Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following:

International

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