Project Simulation & Realisation

In the Simulation and Realisation Project the focus is on the power supplies of electrical and electronic systems. At the other hand applying this system in a smart useful system is an another objective. The V-model design approach is used, with emphasis on the bottom part of the V-model. The system requirements and a functional block diagram are provided to the project groups and the product design owner (customer) is available to clarify the product requirements and approve changes to these requirements. The applied research of this project deals with questions regarding the choices in translating the functional design into a technical design. Simulations must be used during the design of the circuits and the behaviour of the circuits must be verified before realisation. The design of the tests and the actual testing is an important part of the project. At the start the main system requirements are given and the functional design is known. The project group works on the technical design, simulation and realisation. The V-model and the project emphasis is shown in Figure 1. Professional and project-based working is also important in this project.

During the project the group builds up the documentation of the project. The project plan is made in the first week, there after the project group builds up the final documentation. The technical design is simulated and completed before week 1.5. Components must be ordered from preferred suppliers before the Christmas holiday. In week 1.6 and 1.7 the realisation and testing is finalised and the chapters on testing, the conclusions and recommendations added to the final report. In the final week the group present their work and give a product demonstration. Further each student submits a “personal contribution document”, explaining his or her contribution to the projects. The simulation files created by the individual student are also submitted on blackboard. For more details see the assessment chapter of this document. The project carries 5 EC, and students expected to be working 150 hours on the project, which is approximately 2 days per week. 6 class hours with teaching staff are scheduled every week.