==== Transfer PCB from Altium to Q3d ==== [[this>_media/wiki:tutorial_altium_to_q3d.docx|{{:wiki:icon_doc.png?80|Altium to Q3d}}]] **Provider:** Craig Timms\\ **Last Update:** Feb. 2018\\ **Abstract:** Circuit parasitics are especially relevant in high frequency applications. Q3d allows a designer to take a given shape of material and use finite element methods to quantify the structure's properties. It is often beneficial to be able to quantify the parasitics within a printed circuit board design prior to ordering the PCB. This tutorial will show you how to take your PCB design and import it into Q3d so that you can begin investigating your layout's electrical properties.\\ \\ **Keyword:** Parasitic, Q3D, PCB, Altium Designer\\ **Indexing Keyword:** Altium to Q3d ==== Accurate Current Measurement Tutorial ==== [[https://wiki.curent.utk.edu/_media/wiki:tutorial_accurate_current_measurements.pdf|{{:wiki:icon_pdf.png?nolink&80}}]] **Author:** Tektronix\\ **Upload:** Peter Pham\\ **Last Update:** Jan. 2019\\ **Abstract:** This application note describes considerations and techniques for making accurate current measurements on power converters using an oscilloscope and a current probe.\\ \\ **Keyword:** Current measurement, current probe, oscilloscope\\ **Indexing Keyword:** Current Measurement ==== CYME ==== [[this>_media/wiki:tutorial_cyme.zip|{{:wiki:icon_zip.png?80|CYME Tutorial}}]] **Provider:** Yu Su\\ **Last Update:** April. 2019\\ **Abstract:** CYME is a distribution power system planning and simulation tool developed by Eaton. It is a software package including distribution system power flow, fault analysis, reliability assessment, equipment modeling, load allocation, capacitor placement, etc. CYME has seen a lot of applications in US utilities. The attached file contains the user manuals for CYME rev.8.1. \\ \\ **Keyword:** CYME, distribution grid, distribution utilities\\ **Indexing Keyword:** CYME ==== DSP General Tutorial ==== [[this>_media/wiki:tutorial_dsp_general.pptx|{{:wiki:icon_ppt.png?50|dsp general}}]] [[this>_media/wiki:tutorial_dsp_samplecodes.zip|{{:wiki:icon_zip.png?50|dsp samplecodes}}]] **Provider:** Yiwei Ma\\ **Last Update:** Jul. 2018\\ **Abstract:** This tutorial introduces general knowledge about DSP, including how to start a dsp project, write program in CCS software, select memory and flash, ePWM function, external IO, plot graph from cached data, and some programming tips.\\ \\ **Keyword:** DSP, CCS \\ **Indexing Keyword:** DSP ==== Endnote ==== [[this>_media/wiki:tutorial_endNote.docx|{{:wiki:icon_doc.png?80|EndNote Tutorial}}]] **Provider:** Handong Gui\\ **Last Update:** Feb. 2018\\ **Abstract:** EndNote is a software that helps an author manage citations. This tutorial will explain how to download EndNote and how to get started with creating your very first library of resources. The tutorial explains how to pull citations from the internet, how to group and manage those citations, and how to import them into Microsoft Word. Finally, this tutorial explains how to edit the bibliography and citation styles for a Microsoft Work document. \\ \\ **Keyword:** Endnote, paper, reference, citation\\ **Indexing Keyword:** EndNote ==== FE Exam Introduction and Tips ==== [[https://wiki.curent.utk.edu/_media/:wiki:tutorial_fe_exam.docx|{{:wiki:icon_doc.png?nolink&80}}]] **Provider:** Peter Pham\\ **Last Update:** Jan. 2019\\ **Abstract:** This document provides an overall introduction about the Fundamental Engineering (FE) Exam. It also includes some handy tips on preparing for the exam, increasing your passing chance and getting the reimbursement from school. \\ **Keyword:** FE Exam, Fundamental Engineering Exam, test, tips, introduction, structure\\ **Indexing Keyword:** FE Exam ==== IEEE Paper Writing Regulations and Styles ==== [[https://wiki.curent.utk.edu/_media/wiki:tutorial_ieee_reference_guide.pdf|{{:wiki:icon_pdf.png?nolink&50}}]] [[https://wiki.curent.utk.edu/_media/wiki:tutorial_ieee_editorial_style_manual.pdf|{{:wiki:icon_pdf.png?nolink&50}}]] [[https://wiki.curent.utk.edu/_media/wiki:tutorial_ieee_editing_math.pdf|{{:wiki:icon_pdf.png?nolink&50}}]] **Provider:** Leon Tolbert\\ **Last Update:** Jan. 2019\\ **Abstract:** These documents are published by IEEE on the proper style for IEEE papers. You need to follow these regulations and format when writing an IEEE paper. IEEE Reference Guide: This document provides all the styles of citation format (journal, conference, book, thesis, report etc) you need to follow. IEEE Editorial Style Manual: This document provides general writing guidelines for IEEE Transactions, Journals, and Letters. IEEE Math Style: This document provides rules on how to write correct math symbols and equations.\\ \\ **Keyword:** IEEE, paper, writing, reference, format, style\\ **Indexing Keyword:** IEEE Format ==== Impedance Analyzer Tutorial ==== [[https://wiki.curent.utk.edu/_media/wiki:tutorial_impedance_analyzer.docx|{{:wiki:icon_doc.png?nolink&80}}]] **Provider:** Wen Zhang\\ **Last Update:** Feb. 2018\\ **Abstract:** The impedance analyzer is often used to quantify the impedance of a device or set of devices (ex: LC circuit) over a defined frequency range. It is handy when tuning resonant circuits, quantifying ESR of reactive components, and much more. This tutorial discusses general use of the impedance analyzer, the different fixture components that allow you to interface with the device, and how to calibrate the analyzer for proper measurements.\\ \\ **Keyword:** Impedance analyzer\\ **Indexing Keyword:** Impedance Analyzer ==== Inkscape Circuit Diagrams ==== [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITpjjDETGk8&t=17s|{{:wiki:video_icon.png?80|How to Make Professional Circuit Diagrams in Inkscape (for IEEE publications)}}]] **Provider:** Spencer Cochran\\ **Last Update:** March 2019\\ **Abstract:** This tutorial will walk you through how to quickly make profession quality circuit diagrams in the free Inkscape vector drawing software. A starter file is included in the video description, and some useful timestamps are linked for anyone that might need to jump to a specific segment of the video!\\ \\ **Keyword:** Inkscape, circuit, circuit diagrams, IEEE format\\ **Indexing Keyword:** Inkscape ==== 6 Tips for Cooking with an Instant Pot ==== [[https://wiki.curent.utk.edu/_media/wiki:tutorial_instantpot.docx|{{:wiki:icon_doc.png?nolink&80}}]] **Provider:** Evan McKee\\ **Last Update:** Feb. 2019\\ **Abstract:** Instant Pots are gaining popularity as the best way to make a delicious meal quickly. However, many people buy Instant Pots only to let them sit untouched in a box for a month because they don’t know where to begin. This tutorial is meant to take the fear out of using an Instant Pot, and to keep aspiring users from getting overwhelmed. These tips represent the first things you should know about using this tool to make meals of your own.\\ \\ **Keyword:** Instant Pot, pressure cooker, cooking, recipes\\ **Indexing Keyword:** Instant Pot ==== iThenticate ==== [[this>_media/wiki:tutorial_iThenticate.docx|{{:wiki:icon_doc.png?80|iThenticate Tutorial}}]] **Provider:** Jacob Dyer\\ **Last Update:** Feb. 2018\\ **Abstract:** iThenticate can be used to check publications for plagiarism. It is commonly used to verify that papers in preparation are original authentic content from the author. The iThenticate process uses 49,000,000 Scholarly articles, books, and conferences proceedings from 115,000 scientific, technical, and medical journals 105,000,000 Published works from journals, periodicals, magazines, encyclopedias, and abstracts 60,000,000,000 Current and archived web pages\\ \\ **Keyword:** iThenticate, paper, publication, plagiarism\\ **Indexing Keyword:** iThenticate //**Latex Template for IEEE Publications**// [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYaA7Fidehs&t=301s|{{:wiki:video_icon.png?80|How To Use: IEEE Latex Template | Starter Files, Software, Tutorial}}]] **Provider:** Spencer Cochran\\ **Last Update:** July 2019\\ **Abstract:** Never used Latex before? No problem. This tutorial will help you quickly get started using Latex to write IEEE style papers. These starter files, tips, explanations, and suggestions will get you on your feet with your first latex project.\\ \\ **Keyword:** Latex, template, tutorial, IEEE format\\ **Indexing Keyword:** Latex ==== PSCAD ==== [[this>_media/wiki:tutorial_pscad.pptx|{{:wiki:icon_ppt.png?80|PSCAD}}]] **Provider:** Yu Su\\ **Last Update:** Mar. 2019\\ **Abstract:** PSCAD is a software package which allows the user to build, model, and simulate electrical power systems. Known for its dynamic simulation capabilities, PSCAD is widely used by power system engineers around the world. This introduction and tutorial to PSCAD is made possible by Abdulelah Alharbi, who graduated with the PhD degree from Dr. Yilu Liu's group. Please contact your advisor for access to the software. Conversely, you can request a free version that supports limited nodes [[https://hvdc.ca/free-version/|here]].\\ \\ **Keyword:** Power systems, simulation, planning, operation\\ **Indexing Keyword:** PSCAD ==== OrCAD PSPICE Tutorial ==== [[this>_media/wiki:tutorial_OrCAD_PSPICE.pdf|{{:wiki:icon_pdf.png?80|Simulink Quickstart}}]] **Provider:** Kevin Bai\\ **Last Update:** Feb. 2019\\ **Abstract:**OrCAD PSPICE Advanced circuit simulation and analysis for analog and mixed-signal circuits. This tutorial provides detailed instructions on how run the software from a fundamental level. It has 4 parts:\\ Part 1: Drawing schmetics in PSPICE\\ Part 2: DC bias point analysis\\ Part 3: Transient analysis\\ Part 4: AC sweep analysis\\ \\ **Keyword:** OrCAD, PSPICE, Circuit, Simulation, Software, Analog, mixed-signal\\ **Indexing Keyword:** OrCAD PSPICE ==== Place Orders for Parts Online ==== [[https://wiki.curent.utk.edu/_media/wiki:tutorial_partordering.docx|{{:wiki:icon_doc.png?nolink&80}}]] **Provider:** Lab Committee\\ **Last Update:** Jul. 2018\\ **Abstract:** This tutorial will explain the basic protocols for placing a part order for research purposes. It covers how to order parts from Digikey, Mouser, Newark, McMaster-Carr, MSC Industrial Supply, and Sierra Circuits.\\ \\ **Keyword:** place order, purchase, Digikey, Mouser\\ **Indexing Keyword:** Parts ==== PCB Orders from Sierra ==== [[https://wiki.curent.utk.edu/_media/wiki:tutorial_pcborder.docx|{{:wiki:icon_doc.png?nolink&80}}]] **Provider:** Handong Gui\\ **Last Update:** Jan. 2019\\ **Abstract:** This tutorial explains how to generate the required files from a PCB design and place the order at Sierra Circuit.\\ \\ **Keyword:** PCB, Sierra, place order\\ **Indexing Keyword:** PCB Orders ==== How to Post Tutorials to This Wiki (Admin Edition) ==== [[this>_media/wiki:tutorial_tutorial_admins.pdf|{{:wiki:icon_pdf.png?80|Tutorial Admins Tutorial}}]] **Provider:** Evan McKee\\ **Last Update:** Mar. 2019\\ **Abstract:** This tutorial contains instructions for site administrators to post a tutorial onto the Curent wiki. Step-by-step instructions are given on uploading a tutorial using your secure login. No html or website editing experience is needed to follow these steps. Note: The protocols featured in this tutorial apply to the site as it was managed on March 1, 2019. Any change in these protocols should be accompanied by a revision in this tutorial.\\ \\ **Keyword:** wiki, tutorial, post, website, admin, login\\ **Indexing Keyword:** Post Tutorials ==== PSLF ==== [[this>_media/wiki:tutorial_pslf.pptx|{{:wiki:icon_ppt.png?80|PSLF}}]] **Provider:** Yu Su\\ **Last Update:** Mar. 2019\\ **Abstract:** PSLF is a software tool by GE for power system engineers to simulate electrical power systems in steady state as well as over timescales of a few seconds to tens of seconds. Similar to PSS/E, PSLF has been proven to be able to handle large utility-scale systems of up to 80,000 buses, and has found lots of applications in the electric utility. This wiki is made possible by the contribution of Shutang You, who graduated from Dr. Yilu Liu's group with the Ph.D degree.\\ \\ **Keyword:** Power systems, simulation, planning, operation\\ **Indexing Keyword:** PSLF ==== PSS/E ==== [[this>_media/wiki:tutorial_psse.zip|{{:wiki:icon_zip.png?80|PSS/E}}]] **Provider:** Yu Su\\ **Last Update:** Mar. 2019\\ **Abstract:** Power System Simulator for Engineering, or PSS/E, is a software tool developed by Siemens for power system engineers to simulate electrical power systems in steady state as well as over timescales of a few seconds to tens of seconds. This wiki provides a series of presentations that will introduce the software and walk you through the basic aspects of the software. Please contact your advisor for access to the software. Conversely, you can request a free version that supports 50 buses [[https://w3.usa.siemens.com/smartgrid/us/en/transmission-grid/products/grid-analysis-tools/transmission-system-planning/Pages/University-Order.aspx|here]].\\ \\ **Keyword:** Power systems, simulation, planning, operation\\ **Indexing Keyword:** PSS/E ==== R ==== [[this>_media/wiki:tutorial_r.pptx|{{:wiki:icon_ppt.png?80|R}}]] **Provider:** Yu Su\\ **Last Update:** Mar. 2019\\ **Abstract:** R is a programming language and free software environment for statistical computing and graphics supported by the R Foundation for Statistical Computing. The R language is widely used among statisticians and data miners for developing statistical software and data analysis. This tutorial is prepared by Yao Zhang, a former post-doc in Dr. Yilu Liu's group. You can download R [[https://www.r-project.org/|here]], which also provides a lot of useful resources.\\ \\ **Keyword:** Data analysis, statistics, computing\\ **Indexing Keyword:** R ==== Quickstart Simulink ==== [[this>_media/wiki:tutorial_simulink_quick.docx|{{:wiki:icon_doc.png?80|Simulink Quickstart}}]] **Provider:** Kevin Bai\\ **Last Update:** Feb. 2019\\ **Abstract:** This brief tutorial will familiarize the user with MATLAB's Simulink software. The user will build a small circuit and output data to a scope. The tutorial is designed for graduate students who want to jump right into a software without a lot of hand-holding.\\ \\ **Keyword:** Simulink, MATLAB, power systems, circuits\\ **Indexing Keyword:** Simulink ==== Basic Soldering ==== [[https://wiki.curent.utk.edu/_media/wiki:tutorial_soldering.docx|{{:wiki:icon_doc.png?nolink&80}}]] **Provider:** Evan McKee\\ **Last Update:** Jan. 2019\\ **Abstract:** The purpose of this tutorial is to teach someone who has never soldered how to begin using a pencil tip soldering iron. The tutorial is geared toward working with small electronics and is divided into two parts: Part I contains basic, start-from-scratch knowledge about soldering, and Part II contains links to video tutorials on the actual act of soldering. The tutorial takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.\\ \\ **Keyword:** Soldering, soldering iron, soldering gun, flux, oxidation\\ **Indexing Keyword:** Soldering ==== How to Submit Tutorials to This Wiki (Contributor Edition) ==== [[this>_media/wiki:tutorial_tutorial_contributors.pdf|{{:wiki:icon_pdf.png?80|Tutorial Contributors Tutorial}}]] **Provider:** Evan McKee\\ **Last Update:** Mar. 2019\\ **Abstract:** This tutorial contains instructions for contributors to submit a tutorial onto the Curent wiki. Contributors can be students, professors, Curent employees, or anyone who wants to post a tutorial. Tips are given on the type of tutorials the site is looking for and how to submit them. Creating a tutorial is easier than you think! It could be a set of links, videos, or even someone else’s tutorial altogether (with proper citation). NOTE: The protocols featured in this tutorial apply to the site as it was managed on March 1, 2019. Any change in these protocols should be accompanied by a revision in this tutorial.\\ \\ **Keyword:** wiki, tutorial, submission, website, contributor, students\\ **Indexing Keyword:** Submit Tutorials ==== Temperature Chamber Tutorial ==== [[https://wiki.curent.utk.edu/_media/wiki:tutorial_temperature_chamber.docx|{{:wiki:icon_doc.png?nolink&80}}]] **Provider:** Handong Gui\\ **Last Update:** Feb. 2019\\ **Abstract:** The temperature chamber is usually used to test components at different temperatures especially at high temperatures. This tutorial provides basic usage of the Delta Design temperature chamber in the lab.\\ \\ **Keyword:** Temperature chamber, Delta Design\\ **Indexing Keyword:** Temperature Chamber ==== Thermal Camera Tutorial ==== [[https://wiki.curent.utk.edu/_media/wiki:tutorial_thermal_cameral_flir_t630sc.docx|{{:wiki:icon_doc.png?nolink&80}}]] **Provider:** Ling Jiang\\ **Last Update:** Feb. 2018\\ **Abstract:** The thermal camera is a good way to quickly troubleshoot circuits (if the malfunctioning component is heating up), "sanity-check" loss levels, and compare component heats. When used on a circuit, the temperatures reported by the camera should not be assumed to be precise as different component surfaces reflect light in different ways. This leads to skew of thermal measurements. It is best to used the camera to verify general operation.\\ \\ **Keyword:** Thermal Camera, flir, temperature\\ **Indexing Keyword:** Thermal Camera ==== Version Control 101 ==== [[this>_media/wiki:tutorial_version_control_101.pdf|{{:wiki:icon_pdf.png?80|version control 101}}]] **Provider:** Hantao Cui\\ **Last Update:** Jun. 2018\\ **Abstract:** Version Control 101 is created in the hope to minimize the regret from lost files or untracked changes. Version control is like a time machine. It allows you to go back in time and find out history files. This tutorial will get you started with some version control concepts from Dropbox to Git for your needs. More importantly, some general rules are suggested to minimize the chance of file losses.\\ \\ **Keyword:** Version control, history, file\\ **Indexing Keyword:** Version Control ==== Transfer PCB from Altium to Q3d 2020 Version==== [[this>_media/wiki:tutorial_altium_to_q3d_2020.docx|{{:wiki:icon_doc.png?80|Altium to Q3d}}]] **Provider:** Ruiyang Qin\\ **Last Update:** May. 2021\\ **Abstract:** Circuit parasitics are especially relevant in high frequency applications. Q3d allows a designer to take a given shape of material and use finite element methods to quantify the structure's properties. It is often beneficial to be able to quantify the parasitics within a printed circuit board design prior to ordering the PCB. This tutorial will show you how to take your PCB design and import it into Q3d so that you can begin investigating your layout's electrical properties.\\ \\ **Keyword:** Parasitic, Q3D, PCB, Altium Designer\\ **Indexing Keyword:** Altium to Q3d ==== Crepe Cake with Red Dragon Fruit==== [[this>_media/wiki:2021_curent_wiki_incentive_program_tutorial_niu_jia.pdf|{{:wiki:icon_pdf.png?80|Cake}}]] **Provider:** Niu Jia\\ **Last Update:** May. 2021\\ **Abstract:** How to make a crepe cake with red dragon fruit\\ \\ **Keyword:** Cake,dragon Fruit\\ **Indexing Keyword:** Cooking ==== CANape Setup Manual – Version 1==== [[this>_media/wiki:tutorial_-_canape_communication.zip|{{:wiki:icon_zip.png?80|CANape}}]] **Provider:** Ximu Zhang\\ **Last Update:** May. 2021\\ **Abstract:** CANape is a software tool used to measure and calibrate variables in the applications running in any microprocessors. It supports various protocols for data transfer (CAN, Ethernet, etc). At the protocol layer, it requires the XCP protocol for communication. This manual shows how to establish communication between CANape and ARM Cortex-A9 on the Xilinx ZYNQ-7000 Zedboard through XCP on Ethernet. Communication between FPGA and ARM will also be covered in this manual.\\ \\ **Keyword:** Canape, FPGA, ARM\\ **Indexing Keyword:** Microprocessors ==== Magnetics Modeling in COMSOL Multiphysics==== [[this>_media/wiki:foote_comsol_2-13-20.pdf|{{:wiki:icon_pdf.png?80|CANape}}]] **Provider:** Andrew Foote\\ **Last Update:** May. 2021\\ **Abstract:** Very general software for solving problems described by PDEs with FEA\\ \\ **Keyword:** FEA, COMSOL, Magnetics\\ **Indexing Keyword:** COMSOL ==== Icepake ==== [[this>_media/wiki:icepak_tutorial.pptx|{{:wiki:icon_ppt.png?80|Icepake}}]] **Provider:** Yu Yan\\ **Last Update:** May. 2021\\ **Abstract:** Ansys Icepak is a CFD solver for electronics thermal management. It predicts airflow, temperature and heat transfer in IC packages, PCBs, electronic assemblies/enclosures and power electronics.\\ \\ **Keyword:** ANYSYS,Icepake, thermal\\ **Indexing Keyword:** Thermal analysis ==== Insulation Design Overview: Clearance and Creepage==== [[this>_media/wiki:insulation_design_clearance_and_creepage.pptx|{{:wiki:icon_ppt.png?80|Insulation Design Overview: Clearance and Creepage}}]] **Provider:** Xingxuan Huang\\ **Last Update:** May. 2021\\ **Abstract:** How to look up clearance and creepage requirements? \\ \\ **Keyword:** Clearance, creepage, Voltage\\ **Indexing Keyword:** Insulation Design ==== Wire bonding Machine in MK.533 ==== [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TRydDjoCgA|{{:wiki:video_icon.png?80|HB30}}]] **Provider:** Xingyue Tian\\ **Last Update:** May. 2021\\ **Abstract:** Wire bonding is the method of making interconnections between an integrated circuit (IC) or other semiconductor device and its packaging during semiconductor device fabrication. Although less common, wire bonding can be used to connect an IC to other electronics or to connect from one printed circuit board (PCB) to another. Wire bonding is generally considered the most cost-effective and flexible interconnect technology and is used to assemble the vast majority of semiconductor packages. Wire bonding can be used at frequencies above 100 GHz\\ \\ **Keyword:** Wire bonding,package,DBC\\ **Indexing Keyword:** Package