Integrated Circuits Course
Master the art of integrated circuits for low-power sensor amplifiers. Learn CMOS op-amp topologies, precise transistor sizing, optimisation of noise and PSRR, layout techniques, ESD protection, and designs robust against PVT variations to create reliable and efficient analog front-ends for practical systems in Uganda and beyond.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
This course offers a clear path to designing low-power CMOS sensor amplifiers using 180 nm and 130 nm processes. You will set practical specifications, select op-amp topologies, size transistors with basic hand calculations, and manage noise, offset, and PVT variations. Gain skills in layout-aware design, verification processes, and key trade-offs to ensure your IC designs succeed on silicon right away.
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Develop skills
- Choose CMOS op-amp topologies quickly for low-power and low-noise performance.
- Size analog transistors by calculating W/L, gm/Id, and bias currents for 130 nm and 180 nm nodes.
- Perform first-order hand calculations for IC design metrics like 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 including layout, PSRR, ESD protection, and ADC interfacing for sturdy amplifiers.
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