Using models, simulation and measurements for teaching circuit design

No cost software tools and low cost measurement equipment enables improved teaching of circuit design. This paper presents results incorporating models, simulation and measurement together in teaching and laboratory. Comparison of circuit equations with measurement and simulation data addresses different learning styles and promotes advance in reflective judgment stages. It is closer to industrial work style and gives the student a feel for variations and accuracy in circuit design and measurement. A low cost electrical laboratory board (Electronic Explorer), a circuit simulator (LTSPICE) and a spreadsheet program can be used during lecture, laboratory and at home to align results and motivate students for a deep learning approach. This paper presents necessary modification for lecture and laboratory and looks at the results using these tools.