One-Week Faculty Development Programme on “LTSpice for EDC & ECA Laboratory Experiments”

Organized by: Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, in association with IETE ISF-VJIT
Duration: 01 June 2026 – 06 June 2026
Venue: VLSI Laboratory (E103), Department of ECE, Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad

Introduction

The Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology (VJIT), Hyderabad, successfully organized a One-Week Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “LTSpice for EDC & ECA Laboratory Experiments” from 01 June 2026 to 06 June 2026 in association with IETE ISF-VJIT.

The programme was designed to strengthen the knowledge and practical skills of faculty members, laboratory instructors, research scholars, and students in electronic circuit simulation using LTSpice, one of the most widely used simulation tools for analog and mixed-signal circuit design. Through expert-led lectures and intensive hands-on laboratory sessions, participants gained practical experience in simulating, analyzing, and validating Electronic Devices and Circuits (EDC) and Electronic Circuit Analysis (ECA) laboratory experiments.

Objectives

The Faculty Development Programme was organized with the following objectives:

• Introduce participants to the LTSpice simulation environment and its capabilities.
• Provide practical exposure to EDC and ECA laboratory experiments using simulation.
• Enhance circuit analysis, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Promote simulation-based teaching and learning methodologies.
• Bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical circuit implementation.

Participants

The FDP witnessed active participation from:

• Faculty Members of Engineering Colleges
• Laboratory Instructors and Technical Staff
• Research Scholars
• Undergraduate (UG) Students
• Postgraduate (PG) Students

The diverse participation created an interactive learning environment that encouraged knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving.

Technical Sessions

Participants received extensive hands-on training in the following areas:

• Introduction to the LTSpice Environment
• Electronic Device Simulation
• Diode Characteristics and Applications
• BJT and FET Circuit Simulation
• Amplifier Design and Frequency Response Analysis
• AC, DC, and Transient Analysis
• Waveform Visualization and Interpretation
• Design and Verification of EDC & ECA Laboratory Experiments
• Mini Design Exercises and Circuit Validation

Day-wise Programme Schedule

Programme Highlights

The six-day FDP featured a blend of theoretical discussions and practical laboratory sessions, including:

• Hands-on LTSpice simulation exercises
• Circuit design and analysis demonstrations
• Simulation of EDC and ECA laboratory experiments
• Interactive discussions and technical problem-solving sessions
• Mini design projects for skill assessment
• Expert guidance from experienced faculty members
• Certificate of Participation awarded to all successful participants

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants were able to:

• Understand the LTSpice simulation environment and its practical applications.
• Design, simulate, and analyze electronic circuits with confidence.
• Perform AC, DC, and transient analyses using simulation tools.
• Analyze diode, transistor, and amplifier circuits effectively.
• Interpret simulation waveforms and validate theoretical concepts.
• Develop and verify EDC and ECA laboratory experiments using LTSpice.
• Integrate simulation-based teaching methodologies into classroom instruction and research activities.

Programme Coordinators

The Faculty Development Programme was successfully coordinated by:

• Mrs. E. Kavitha, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, VJIT
• Mrs. N. Laxmi Devi, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, VJIT

Their dedicated planning, coordination, and execution ensured the smooth conduct and overall success of the programme.

Conclusion

The One-Week Faculty Development Programme on “LTSpice for EDC & ECA Laboratory Experiments” proved to be an enriching academic initiative that enhanced participants’ understanding of electronic circuit simulation and virtual laboratory experimentation. By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical implementation, the programme enabled educators, researchers, and students to strengthen their technical competencies and adopt modern simulation-based teaching practices.

The hands-on training sessions, expert lectures, and collaborative learning environment equipped participants with valuable skills in circuit design, analysis, and verification, making the FDP a meaningful contribution to engineering education and professional development.