Summary
of some of the important aspects of circuit hardware implementation.
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Check the top of each IC before
putting on the board.
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Draw a block diagram, showing
the realtive position of ICs on the board only and name each IC according
to your final circuit diagram.
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Do not insert or remove ICs with
the power applied to the circuit.
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As you mount an IC, check to
make sure that none of its pins are being tucked beneath it. To remove
an IC, always use an IC puller.
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For a large circuit, divide your
circuits into sections; and before moving to a new section, test the section
you have implemented first.
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Do not use long wires for connection
(maximum extra lenghth allowed is 1/2 of length required).
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Check the ends of wire for proper
insulation stripping. The jumper wires used to connect the circuit components
together should have only about 1/4 inch of the insulation stripped from
each of the wire.
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Do not connect a wire over the
IC, run the wire around the IC.
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Put a check on the final circuit
diagram as you make connections on the board.
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Remember to leave your place
clean. Comonents should be returned to your lab demonstrator as soon as
you finish the Lab.