Integrated Circuits Course
Gain expertise in integrated circuits focused on low-power sensor amplifiers. The course covers CMOS op-amp topologies, transistor sizing methods, optimisation of noise and PSRR, layout and ESD best practices, and designs robust against PVT variations. Build reliable and efficient analog front-ends suitable for real-world applications in modern systems.
from 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 successful silicon implementation on the first attempt.
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Develop skills
- Select CMOS op-amp topologies for low-power and low-noise performance efficiently.
- Perform analog transistor sizing, calculating W/L, gm/Id, and bias currents for 130 nm and 180 nm technologies.
- Apply first-order hand calculations for IC parameters including gain, unity-gain bandwidth, noise, and headroom.
- Define sensor front-end specifications to convert small sensor signals into precise op-amp requirements.
- Understand IC integration fundamentals such as layout techniques, PSRR, ESD protection, and ADC interfacing for dependable amplifiers.
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