Educational development for mixed-signal design and test

An overview of course material and internet based modules for multidisciplinary education in the area of mixed signal design and test will be demonstrated. This material may be utilized as part of a one quarter/semester course for an upper division undergraduate technical elective or a graduate specialization. The initial material will demonstrate the fundamental concerns facing designers, and testers who develop systems that integrate analog and digital devices. Optical device interfacing and testing will also be explored to show the expanding nature of this field and the need for design and test standards. Initial lecture material covering mixed signal testing methods and standards are presented and some laboratory experiments are outlined. The background requirements for this course are basic knowledge in electronics, and digital design. Students who do not have, a background in electrical or computer engineering are provided with supplemental review material.