ECE 173: Hi-Spd Digtl Design
University of California, Santa Cruz
Studies of analog circuit principles relevant to high-speed digital design: signal propagation, crosstalk, and electromagnetic interference. Topics include electrical characteristics of digital circuits, interfacing different logic families, measurement techniques, distributed circuits and transmission lines, ground planes and grounding, terminations, power systems, electromagnetic compatibility and noise suppression. Laboratory sequence illustrates fundamental lecture topics and includes completion of a final design project.
Average GPA: 2.93
Grade distribution records: 210 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 18 | 8.6% |
| A | 36 | 17.1% |
| A- | 31 | 14.8% |
| B+ | 23 | 11.0% |
| B | 23 | 11.0% |
| B- | 18 | 8.6% |
| C+ | 9 | 4.3% |
| C | 13 | 6.2% |
| C- | 2 | 1.0% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.5% |
| D | 4 | 1.9% |
| D- | 1 | 0.5% |
| F | 19 | 9.0% |
| P | 2 | 1.0% |
| NP | 6 | 2.9% |
| S | 1 | 0.5% |
| W | 3 | 1.4% |
Based on 210 student grade records across 7 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Jason Eshraghian 115 students, Average GPA 3.27
- Stephen C Petersen 95 students, Average GPA 2.49