This course is based on three tightly-coupled units:
- Unit 1 :
Semiconductor Device Models applied towards Integrated Circuits
(Chapter 1),
Basics of Integrated Circuit (IC) fabrication (Chapter 2),
and basic
transistor circuits with resistive biasing (Chapter 3)
- Unit 2 :
Basic transistor circuits,
transistor circuits with current source loads (Chapter 4),
current sources, current mirrors,
on-chip analog integrated circuits,
including bias circuits and circuits using current source loads
(Chapter 4).
Extraction of parameters from layout, and
basics of IC layout
(Chapter 2).
- Unit 3 :
Advanced IC circuits using current source loads (Chapter 4),
and
discussion of on-chip op-amps (Chapter 6).
This course is different from previous circuit courses:
This course emphasizes design and intuitive understanding of circuits,
particularly those used on integrated circuits,
and not plug and chug type approaches.
The first exam will cover the Unit 1 material, the second exam will cover Unit 2
material, and so on.
Overview and some quick links to the on-line lectures
Legacy material for Real player, like
Real Player 8 .
Of course, you can download the executable file here
directly .
Useful website for EKV related information: http://legwww.epfl.ch/ekv/model.html
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