Schematics Spring 2015 ECE 445 ECE Main Slide

Outline Page layout Meaningful symbols Logical sub-circuits Title block Border Multiple pages Meaningful symbols Logical sub-circuits Labels Engineering notes

Good Schematic Example

Readability Make it clear

Symbols Proper symbols Use appropriate software

Separate Pages Split schematics if it makes sense for sub-circuits

Conclusion Split schematic into multiple pages with logical sub-circuit groups Use conventional symbols for commonly used components Make useful annotations within schematic Ensure schematic is readable on a standard 8.5 x 11 inch page