Project Specifications John Ayers Specifications defined They list

Specifications (defined) • They list the requirements that the project must meet. • There

Specifications (explained) • A key concept underlying the specifications is that any competent engineering

Specifications (warnings) • In general, you should NOT specify any components. • However, if

Format for Specifications • Should be typed and written in third person • Should

Title Page a. b. c. d. Course name (ECE 290) and term Project Title:

Introduction and Overview • State the purpose of the project clearly. - Why are

Technical Specifications This section contains, in a tabular form, all of the facts and

Specifications Format (example) Electrical Parameters Battery Life Display: 6 months (continuous use) Number of

Specifications Format (cont. ) Electrical Parameters (cont. ) Transmitter Range Physical path 100 -1000

Specifications Format (cont. ) Electrical Parameters (cont. ) Operating Voltage Levels Current Capabilities Input

Specifications Format (cont. ) Mechanical Parameters (sample) Button: Size 5” x 5’’ (min. )

Specifications Format (cont. ) Environmental Location Basement (6’ underground) Temp. Range -40 to +700

Specifications Format (cont. ) Software Execution time Termination/Reset Interrupts Memory Platform 34. 5 seconds

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Project Specifications John Ayers .

Specifications (defined) • They list the requirements that the project must meet. • There are different types of specifications, including those for hardware and software.

Specifications (explained) • A key concept underlying the specifications is that any competent engineering team should be able to design a device that performs the function that is desired. • Specifications determine what is to be built, but do NOT provide any information about how to build the device.

Specifications (warnings) • In general, you should NOT specify any components. • However, if you are modifying an existing device hardware or software you must describe the current device in as must detail as possible.

Format for Specifications • Should be typed and written in third person • Should include the following three parts: - Title page - Introduction and Overview - Technical Specifications

Title Page a. b. c. d. Course name (ECE 290) and term Project Title: Specifications Team Members Project Sponsor

Introduction and Overview • State the purpose of the project clearly. - Why are you building the device? - What will the finished device do? • Describe the project carefully. - How will the device operate? - What is unusual about the device?

Technical Specifications This section contains, in a tabular form, all of the facts and figures needed to undertake the design project.

Specifications Format (example) Electrical Parameters Battery Life Display: 6 months (continuous use) Number of Characters 30 (minimum) Size 2’ min. height x 1. 75’ min. width Illumination Visible in strong sunlight

Specifications Format (cont. ) Electrical Parameters (cont. ) Transmitter Range Physical path 100 -1000 feet data transmission through walls

Specifications Format (cont. ) Electrical Parameters (cont. ) Operating Voltage Levels Current Capabilities Input and Output Impedances Gains Input/Output Power Consumption Precision …

Specifications Format (cont. ) Mechanical Parameters (sample) Button: Size 5” x 5’’ (min. ) Actuation Force 0. 001 N (max. ) Weight: 5000 lbs. (max. ) Durability: Should survive 10 -ft. drops.

Specifications Format (cont. ) Environmental Location Basement (6’ underground) Temp. Range -40 to +700 F Storage temp. -273 to 1000 F Moisture? Corrosive liquids? Vibrations?

Specifications Format (cont. ) Software Execution time Termination/Reset Interrupts Memory Platform 34. 5 seconds (max. ) 1 button Standard ^C 4. 5 MB Windows PC

A Final warning: Be Specific!