Syllabus
Course Content:
|
Unit |
Contents |
Contact Hrs. |
|
1. |
Introduction to electronics engineering concepts and methods for the design and integration of complex defense systems. |
7 |
|
2. |
Familiarity with the systems engineering process through case studies of representative defense systems. |
7 |
|
3. |
Introduction to methods used for determination of system requirements from mission needs and operational requirements. |
7 |
|
4. |
Digital simulation models, including those in current used in defence for determining engineering and performance trade-offs. |
9 |
|
5. |
Limitations of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) integrated circuits, thermal failure, electrostatic breakdown, noise in solid state devices, packaging reliability issues. |
9 |
|
6. |
Radiation effects due to space and nuclear environments, and the limited availability of military integrated circuit suppliers. |
6 |
|
Total |
45 |
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