Analogue and Mixed IC Design | MSc in Electronics and Technology

Course overview

The aim of this course is to establish a theoretical foundation and gradually master the methodology of analog and mixed IC design for students. The course covers the basic knowledge of analog integrated circuit design and the course design. The first aspect is the basis theory of electric circuit, including the background and development of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit, CMOS integrated circuit technology and active device, single stage amplifier, differential amplifier, current mirror, active load and voltage reference circuit, output stage, operational amplifier. The other aspect is the course design, including designing and simulating a module of integrated circuit according to circuit requirements

What you will learn

Analyze complex analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit
Design integrated circuit according to circuit requirements
Master expertly the use of EDA software to simulate integrated circuits
Evaluate and assess the performance of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit

Meet your instructor

Hui Hong

Course content

Session 1: Background and design process
Session 2: CMOS technology
Session 3: Single transistor amplifier
Session 4: Differential amplifier
Session 5: Current sink and current mirror
Session 6: Voltage and current reference
Session 7: Output stage
Session 8: CMOS amplifier design
Session 9: Frequency Response of Amplifiers
Session 10: Op-Amps characteristics and frequency compensation
Session 11: Course design
Session 12: Course design
Session 13: Course design

Teaching methodology

Presentations, group discussions, case studies.

Assessment

In-class assessment (30%) Will include combination of regular discussions, classroom questioning, etc.
Design project (70%) Will include combination of circuit design and design report.