Prototyping Avionics OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Online Undergraduate Avionics Class

Published Feb 27, 2009

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'Prototyping Avionics,' an OpenCourseWare project offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, explores the process of designing, constructing and debugging printed circuit boards. If you are considering or currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics, you may find this free online course to be of particular interest.

Prototyping Avionics: Course Specifics

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Prototyping Avionics: Course Description

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are a widely used technology in aviation electronics. Employed to support and connect electronic components, PCBs are less expensive and quicker to manufacture than their earlier counterparts, protoboards and wirewrap. In this Aeronautics and Astronautics course, students learn about the PCB manufacturing process, from designing a schematic to testing and debugging a prototype. Additionally, course lectures cover the fundamental concepts of electrical engineering. Originally taught by Professor Alvar Saenz-Otero, Ph.D., 'Prototyping Avionics' is a free self-study course.

This course consists of lecture notes, problem sets and a project outline. To learn more about creating PCB prototypes, visit MIT's avionics course page.

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