Analogue Integrated Circuit Design

An intermediate course in analog circuit synthesis for microelectronic designers.

Topics include:

- review of analog design basics (i.e., frequency response, feedback and stability, noise analysis);

- MOS models for short-channel modern devices;

- gm/ID design methodology for modern analog circuits;

- physical layout (e.g., device matching) for robust analog circuits;

- design of voltage sources ranging from simple voltage dividers to high-performance bandgaps, and

- current source implementations from a single resistor to high-quality references based on negative-feedback structures;

- biasing techniques;

- high-performance analog filters, from impulse response or transfer function down to circuit-level design;

- quality aspects, such as accuracy, noise and impedance levels are treated within the context of power and area consumption requirements.

Written examination (70%; the other 30% comes from a successfully completed class project). Students are allowed to bring 1 handwritten piece (A4) of paper and a pocket calculator to the exam.

The results of the homework assignments may add up to one bonus point to the exam, only for the exam in April.

The re-sit written exam in June will count for 100% of the final grade. It is not possible to re-sit the class project.

In case of an insufficient final result, repair options may exist in accordance with Article 17A, Times and number of examinations, sub 1, of the Teaching and Examination Regulations.

Disclaimer: information may change depending on unforeseen circumstances or measures (see: TER Art 2, sub 5).