Integrated Circuits Course
Gain expertise in designing low-power CMOS sensor amplifiers for integrated circuits. The course covers op-amp topologies, transistor sizing with hand calculations, noise and PSRR optimization, layout strategies, ESD protection, and PVT-robust techniques to create reliable analog front-ends for sensor applications in real-world systems.
4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This course provides a targeted approach to designing low-power CMOS sensor amplifiers using 180 nm and 130 nm processes. Participants will establish practical specifications, select appropriate op-amp topologies, perform transistor sizing via first-order hand calculations, and address noise, offset, and PVT variations. It covers layout-aware design techniques, verification processes, and key trade-offs to ensure first-time silicon success.
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Develop skills
- Select low-power, low-noise CMOS op-amp topologies efficiently.
- Perform analog transistor sizing, including W/L, gm/Id, and biasing for 130 nm and 180 nm nodes.
- Apply first-order hand calculations for IC design parameters like gain, UGBW, noise, and headroom.
- Define sensor front-end specifications to convert small signals into precise op-amp requirements.
- Understand IC integration fundamentals such as layout, PSRR, ESD protection, and ADC interfacing for robust amplifiers.
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