Have you ever wondered if you could design, simulate, and analyse electronic circuits using entirely open-source tools? This hands-on workshop introduces eSim, an open-source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tool developed by the FOSSEE Project at IIT Bombay.
Participants will explore how eSim unifies industry-grade tools such as KiCad and Ngspice to enable schematic design, circuit simulation, and PCB design in an integrated, accessible environment. The workshop walks through building and simulating electronic circuits, analyzing real-time signal behaviors, and unlocking the full potential of open-source hardware design.
Whether you are a student, developer, electronics enthusiast, or open-source contributor, join us to explore how you can hack your circuits, experiment freely, and turn your hardware ideas into working designs with eSim!
Key Takeaways
- Open-Source EDA Architecture: Discover how eSim seamlessly integrates KiCad (schematic & PCB) and Ngspice (simulation engine) into a cohesive open engineering environment.
- Hands-on Circuit Simulation: Build, simulate, and troubleshoot analog and digital circuits with step-by-step guidance.
- Transient & Frequency Analysis: Learn to analyze waveforms, voltage levels, frequency responses, and electrical characteristics using open-source tools.
- From Schematic to PCB: Understand the end-to-end design flow from theoretical schematic capture to physical board layout readiness.
Target Audience
- Electronics engineering students, researchers, and hobbyists interested in open-source hardware design.
- Software developers curious about how electronic systems and simulation engines work under the hood.
- Open-source advocates and hardware builders seeking alternatives to proprietary EDA toolchains.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of fundamental electronics concepts (resistors, capacitors, transistors, and Ohm’s law).
- Laptop with a modern operating system (Linux, Windows, or macOS). eSim installation guides will be circulated before the session.
