Robert Feranec Courses

Explaining Veritasium Electricity - Energy Doesn't Flow in Wires

Explore misconceptions about electricity flow in wires through an engaging discussion on transmission lines, signal propagation, and the intriguing scenario of a light switch connected to the moon.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Setting Up DDR4 Memory Simulation - ADS - with Vandana Wylde

Learn to set up and troubleshoot DDR4 memory simulations using ADS software, covering board import, stackup configuration, LPDDR4 simulation setup, and result analysis.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Design Boards and Electronics for Space

Comprehensive guide to designing electronics for space missions, covering component selection, testing procedures, and unique challenges of the space environment.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Starting with Fusion 360 - How It Works and What You Can Do There

Comprehensive introduction to Fusion 360's capabilities, covering 3D modeling, parametric design, assemblies, simulations, manufacturing, and more. Learn key features and applications of this versatile CAD software.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Measuring EMC - Conducted Emissions

Comprehensive guide on measuring conducted emissions for EMC, covering spectrum analyzer setup, LISN usage, oscilloscope measurements, and noise separation techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Create Difficult FPGA Designs with CPU, MCU, PCIE

Comprehensive guide to advanced FPGA design techniques, covering processors, microcontrollers, PCIE interfaces, and practical examples with ZYNQ for image processing and Linux implementation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Small Things Damaging Your High Speed Signals

Explore high-speed signal integrity challenges in PCB design, including via stubs, backdrilling, fiber weave effects, skew, conductor roughness, and signal loss. Gain insights to optimize your designs for better performance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Write Software and Program Your Board - Step by Step

Step-by-step guide for writing software and programming a microcontroller board using MPLAB. Covers installation, project setup, code configuration, implementing PWM and I2C, debugging, and interrupts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Steps to Do After You Receive Your Boards From Production - Some Soldering Tips

Learn essential post-production steps for PCB boards, including visual inspection, component soldering, and electrical testing. Gain practical tips for handling and verifying your custom-designed microcontroller board.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

PCB Layout - Useful Calculations Which You Maybe Didn’t Know About

Explore essential PCB design calculations using Saturn PCB Toolkit. Learn about conductor properties, impedance, thermal management, and more to enhance your board design skills.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Improving Your PCB Layout and Manufacturing Your Board

Step-by-step guide to improve PCB layout, generate manufacturing files, and order custom microcontroller boards. Covers track optimization, power planes, impedance, PCB panelization, and component ordering.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Do PCB Layout - Step by Step

Step-by-step guide to PCB layout, covering stackup, design rules, power connections, ground planes, component fanout, signal routing, and design rule checking for a simple microcontroller board.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Starting a New PCB, Placing Components, Improving Schematic

Step-by-step guide on PCB design, covering component placement, schematic improvement, and LDO regulator selection for a microcontroller board. Includes practical tips and considerations for effective PCB layout.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Drawing Schematic and Connecting Microcontroller + Accelerometer - EasyEDA

Step-by-step guide on creating a schematic for a microcontroller board with an accelerometer, covering component connections, power setup, and PCB preparation using EasyEDA software.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Create a Test for Your Boards - Everything Essential You Need to Know

Comprehensive guide on creating effective board tests, covering test jigs, scripts, hardware needs, and best practices for PCB testing and quality assurance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video