Digital Voltmeter
Get Hands-On Experience
with 5 Key Design Phases
WHY A DESIGN PROJECT?
Circuit design can be frustrating while trying to answer critical
questions: what accuracy is needed? which circuit is best? how will
customers use it? A design project provides a journey from customer need to
application.
This series can help propel your skill development with hands-on experiences through the 5 key design
phases
- Define It – answer the WHY, WHAT and HOW of a design.
- Design It – create the specific real-world details.
- Build It – make something according to our design.
- Test It – verify it works as designed.
- Apply It – validate and enjoy the benefits.
WHY A VOLTMETER?
In addition to being an indespensible tool, a voltmeter
- showcases many key aspects of EE circuit design, even a
basic design such as this one.
- provides real-world benefits in everday life - testing batteries (9V, 1.5V AA,
etc).
- extends to other applications: industrial, consumer, DIY / maker /
hobby spaces, laboratory experiments.
1. DEFINE IT
| Topic | Link |
| Customer Use Case (WHY) |
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| Design Requirements Spec (WHAT) |
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| Implementation Strategy (HOW) | Up next...
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2. DESIGN IT
| Hardware | Link |
| Circuit Design (Schematic, Calculations) | |
| Circuit Simulations (SPICE) | |
| Error Budget Analysis (Excel) |
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| Software | |
| Software - Basic Measurements | |
| Software - Dual V Range | |
3. BUILD IT
| Topic | Link |
| Hardware Prototype - selecting parts | |
| Hardware Prototype - wiring the circuit | |
4. TEST IT
| Topic | Link |
| Test - Bring-up, Debug, Basic Functions | |
| Test - Full test, Calibration, Accuracy | |
5. APPLY IT
| Topic | Link |
| Real World Test | |
| Customer Field Application | |