Re: Trying to understand how to design circuits

Hello Chris,

So the question is:
Once one has certain know-how of electronics as the funcion of the
components, the basic theory, etc
¿How to proceed from the white paper to go building a certain circuit?


It's the same thing as with your car or writing examples. We take what's called a functional requirement specification (FRS) and then design the whole thing. The other required input specs contain important data such as target cost, monthly production quantities, mandatory agency approvals and so on.


How to decide where to put a resistor, a diode, a capacitor, etc?


Experience, and lots of it. Analog design with discrete parts requires more than a decade under the belt, especially if it has to result in a very cost efficient solution. Now I hope this didn't discourage you to get started.

Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com
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