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Learn EE being a computer engineering student?
Cuboy:
We do computer structures, computer architecture, and more digital "electronics" than analog. And lots, lots of programming.
I want to learn how to design analog circuits, and all that good stuff knowing a little about digital electronics. Any recommendations on how to start?
whalphen:
Calculus, matrix algebra, and then circuit theory. These will get you to the point where you can analyze and design basic analog circuits. However, you can do a lot just by learning to use LTSpice and working with circuit designs you find on the internet. Find a circuit similar to what you want, model it in LTSpice, and then tweak it to meet your needs. There are lots of other free tools available to help you design analog circuits without having to design them from scratch. And there are lots of experts available in forums to advise you when you need help.
But, if you are still in school and want to have circuit design skills, I would advise you to take beginning and advanced circuits classes.
Cuboy:
I have done linear algebra and multivariable calculus so from the math point of view i think im ready.
Althought what you suggested it's a great idea, i want to understand what each component does first. I know what a resistor, inductor, and capacitor does and the math behind it, althought i find quite hard to understand schematics and the idea behind them.
I think i should learn circuit analysis first, then go for more advanced stuff but i am quite lost.
Maybe first learning about circuit analysis first, what each component does and stuff like that would be more helpful.
Im still in school, but i am just able to choose subjects related to my career.
rstofer:
Did you take Differential Equations before Linear Algebra? It seems to go either way as to which is first. In any event DE is a required subject - at least for the theory of electronics. Lots of trig equations and, of course, Laplace Transforms - very useful for Circuit Analysis and Control Systems. Fourier Analysis is not usually on a math track but it will come up later on in the Signals course. In the 10 semesters of a 5 year EE degree, I would expect to see a math related class every semester starting with Calc I. Pre-Calc is just a pre-requisite to even getting started. So much for math... One hint: Go back and master partial fraction expansion - you will absolutely need it for Laplace Transforms and it seems to be glossed over in earlier classes. Plenty of help on the Internet.
Look into the "Real Analog" course at Digilent https://learn.digilentinc.com/classroom/realanalog/
Or the Electrical Engineering track at Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/science/electrical-engineering
The nice thing about the EE program at Khan Academy is that the math program is right next door. This is a really useful site.
I wrote a dissertation sized Reply #20 to the MultiMeter thread re: The Digilent Analog Discovery 2. It is IDEAL for students.
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/multimeter-227202/msg2890080/#msg2890080
Make friends with MATLAB or Octave - they are great tools for solving equations. MATLAB has a Student and Home license that makes it reasonably inexpensive. Octave is a work-alike (more or less) that is free. I would include wxMaxima in that list. Desmos.com (graphing) and Symbolab.com (solving) will also be helpful.
Have fun!
Cuboy:
--- Quote from: rstofer on January 28, 2020, 03:02:39 pm ---Did you take Differential Equations before Linear Algebra? It seems to go either way as to which is first. In any event DE is a required subject - at least for the theory of electronics. Lots of trig equations and, of course, Laplace Transforms - very useful for Circuit Analysis and Control Systems. Fourier Analysis is not usually on a math track but it will come up later on in the Signals course. In the 10 semesters of a 5 year EE degree, I would expect to see a math related class every semester starting with Calc I. Pre-Calc is just a pre-requisite to even getting started. So much for math... One hint: Go back and master partial fraction expansion - you will absolutely need it for Laplace Transforms and it seems to be glossed over in earlier classes. Plenty of help on the Internet.
Look into the "Real Analog" course at Digilent https://learn.digilentinc.com/classroom/realanalog/
Or the Electrical Engineering track at Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/science/electrical-engineering
The nice thing about the EE program at Khan Academy is that the math program is right next door. This is a really useful site.
I wrote a dissertation sized Reply #20 to the MultiMeter thread re: The Digilent Analog Discovery 2. It is IDEAL for students.
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/multimeter-227202/msg2890080/#msg2890080
Make friends with MATLAB or Octave - they are great tools for solving equations. MATLAB has a Student and Home license that makes it reasonably inexpensive. Octave is a work-alike (more or less) that is free. I would include wxMaxima in that list. Desmos.com (graphing) and Symbolab.com (solving) will also be helpful.
Have fun!
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Thanks for the info!
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