{"id":32519,"date":"2026-09-28T13:18:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T20:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/?p=32519"},"modified":"2026-09-28T13:21:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T20:21:45","slug":"the-case-for-real-circuits-in-a-digital-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/the-case-for-real-circuits-in-a-digital-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"The Case for Real Circuits in a Digital Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"

At OTH Regensburg, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Heiko Unold has spent years finding new ways to connect engineering theory with hands-on experimentation. By integrating the <\/span>Analog Discovery platform<\/span><\/a> across multiple courses, he has helped create a learning environment where students can move seamlessly between classroom concepts and real-world measurements.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Through live demonstrations, breadboard-based experimentation, and interactive laboratory activities, OTH Regensburg has built a scalable approach to hands-on engineering education. The platform now supports coursework ranging from foundational circuit theory to digital systems, communications, and control engineering.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Challenge: Connecting Theory and Practice<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Engineering students are often introduced to theoretical concepts in lecture courses long before they encounter practical applications in the laboratory. This separation can make it difficult to connect mathematical models and abstract concepts with real circuit behavior.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Traditional laboratory experiences may also rely on fixed training systems rather than the same components, measurements, and troubleshooting techniques students encounter when building and testing circuits of their own. As a result, students may struggle to see how the concepts learned in class translate into practical engineering work.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Solution: Bringing the Lab Into the Classroom<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

To strengthen the connection between theory and practice, OTH Regensburg incorporated the Analog Discovery platform into classroom demonstrations, laboratory exercises, and course activities across multiple subjects. Used with <\/span>WaveForms software<\/span><\/a>, the platform’s measurement, signal generation, power supply, and digital I\/O capabilities allow students to work with real circuits using a common toolset throughout their academic progression.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The instructional approach emphasizes:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n