Course content

The curriculum include construction and functionality of integrated circuits implemented in modern CMOS technology. This includes basic analog building blocks and modeling using Spice simulators. Synchronous sequential circuits and general digital functions are also included. Hardware descriptive languages (HDL) are used for specification and simuation of digital circuits and systems. Topics include: The subject deals with MOS transistors and simple analog circuits. The emphasis is towards digital circuits and systems, though. Basic principles for construction are considered. It includes CMOS technology and the MOS transistor: Function and characteristic properties. Static and dynamic analysis of logical functions. Simplified layout. Simple digital modules and an introduction to CAD tools are also treated. Guest lecturers from the electronic industry. Mandatory project: Design and verification of a small analog/digital circuit.

Learning outcome

knowledge: The candidate should * have detailed knowledge about the functioning of MOSFET transistors and models for these, including small signal LF-models. * have detailed knowledge about analog building blocks like current mirrors, and basic amplifiers implemented in CMOS. * have knowledge about the functioning of general VLSI system components for combinatorial circuits, arithmetics and memory. * have an understanding about principles for clocking as well as aspects concerning system design for synchronous sequential circuits. * have an understanding of basic characteristics like power consumption, energy consumption, delay and noise margins for CMOS circuitry. * have detailed knowledge about Spice simulators and hardware descriptive languages (HDLs). B. Skills: The candidate * can explain principles behind operation of basic analog and digital circuit building blocks in CMOS. * can combine analog and digital functions in system. * can simulate and model analog and digital building blocks, as well as sequential circuits. General competence: * can cooperate in a group to solve a practical project. * can present results from his/her work in a written report.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, self study, mandatory exercises, and project. A minimum of 4 out of 6 exercises must be approved for entrance to the exam.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

TTT4203 Introduction to analog and digital electronics, TDT4160 Computers and digital design, or similar.

Course materials

Will be announced at course start.

Credit reductions