An approach to using RASP tools in analog systems education

This paper presents the assessment results of using Field Programmable Analog Arrays (FPAAs) and its concomitant design automation software, RASP Tools, in an analog graduate level course to integrate hands-on activities for learning. We describe our teaching methodology as well as experiments involving the FPAA SoC and its tool suite created for this course. We are evaluating the student satisfaction of using RASP Tools and FPAA SoCs for analog design and our blended approach to convey this material. Metrics considered are students' perception of hardware & software capabilities, self-efficacy in the core areas, and their assessment of the course methodology.

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