Open Hardware Platform Helps Students Getting Started in Analog and Digital Design

A common multidisciplinary platform can improve and fine-tune the collaboration between several courses like data communication, software engineering, analog electronics and digital design. Therefore, De Nayer Instituut developed a platform that consists of two low-cost boards. An interface experimentation board featuring an analog experimentation area and various in- and outputs. The second board is build around a microcontroller that can be used to control the experimentation board. Both boards can be used without the need for expensive hardware allowing the students to prepare or finish their assignments at home.