EC1 - The holder of the degree thinks and acts professionally with an appropriate engineering attitude and continuous focus on personal development, adequately communicates, effectively cooperates, takes into account the sustainable, economical, ethical, social and/or international context and is hereby aware of the impact on the environment.

DC-M8 -can evaluate knowledge and skills critically to adjust own reasoning and course of action accordingly.

The student can critically evaluate PCB design choices, simulation results and measurement results, and can adjust the design approach based on technical constraints, performance limitations, manufacturability, reliability and EMC/EMI considerations.

DC-M9 - can communicate in oral and in written (also graphical) form.

The student can clearly document and present an advanced PCB design, including schematics, PCB layout, stackup choices, design rules, simulation results, manufacturing files and validation strategy, using appropriate technical terminology.

EC2 - The holder of the degree possesses a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge regarding designing software and analogue and digital systems and is able to creatively conceptualise, plan and execute these as an integrated part of a methodological and systematically ordered series of handlings within a multidisciplinary project with a significant research and/or innovation part.

DC-M5 - can analyze problems, logically structure and interpret them.

The student can analyse the requirements of a complex mixed-signal PCB subsystem and translate them into a structured design approach, taking into account high-speed digital signals, RF/microwave behaviour, precision analog circuits, power distribution and electromagnetic compatibility.

DC-M6 - can select methods and make calculated choices to solve problems or design solutions.

The student can select appropriate PCB technologies, materials, stackup configurations, routing strategies, grounding concepts, decoupling strategies and simulation methods based on the requirements of the application.

DC-M7 - can use selected methods and tools to implement solutions and designs.

The student can use professional PCB design and simulation tools, including Altium Designer and ANSYS-based tools, to implement, simulate, verify and document an advanced PCB subsystem.

EC6 - The holder of the degree has specialist knowledge of and insight in principles and applications within the domains of analogue electronics, in which he/she can independently initiate, plan, critically analyse and create solid solutions with eye for data processing and implementation, with the help of simulation techniques or advanced tools, while being aware of potential mistakes, practical constraints and with attention to the topical technological developments.

DC-M1 - has knowledge of the basic concepts, structures and coherence.

The student understands the principles of advanced analog and mixed-signal PCB design, including low-noise layout, grounding, shielding, controlled impedance, return current paths, decoupling, power distribution, RF transmission lines and EMI/EMC mitigation.

DC-M2 - has insight in the basic concepts and methods.

 The student can explain how PCB stackup, material selection, component placement, parasitic effects, grounding strategy and routing choices influence the performance of analog, RF and mixed-signal circuits.

DC-M3 - can recognize problems, plan activities and perform accordingly.

 The student can identify potential design problems in advanced PCB layouts, such as poor return paths, coupling between analog and digital domains, insufficient decoupling, impedance discontinuities, RF mismatch, noise sensitivity, EMI/EMC risks and manufacturability issues, and can plan appropriate corrective actions.

DC-M5 - can analyze problems, logically structure and interpret them.

The student can analyse a complex PCB design problem and determine which aspects require calculation, simulation, layout optimization, measurement or redesign.

DC-M6 - can select methods and make calculated choices to solve problems or design solutions.

The student can justify design choices for an advanced PCB subsystem by combining theoretical calculations, design rules, simulation results, manufacturing constraints and expected measurement behaviour.

DC-M7 - can use selected methods and tools to implement solutions and designs.

DC-M8 - can evaluate knowledge and skills critically to adjust own reasoning and course of action accordingly.

The student can validate an advanced PCB design using simulation and measurement techniques, interpret deviations between expected and observed behaviour, and propose technically sound improvements.