Smart Integrated System Design

[0.50] credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces the principles and techniques used in the design, simulation, fabrication and testing of integrated circuits (IC) for smart electronic systems. Design flows and computer-aided design tools will be considered with practical applications to the design of building cells, filters, data converters and array subsystems. Topics covered include noise and linearity analysis in integrated circuits, stability and frequency compensation, mixed-signal circuit design, amplifier and filter design, and Nyquist-rate and oversampling data converters. Students will gain hands-on experience through a design project where they will simulate, layout, and test an IC. Emphasis is placed on understanding performance metrics such as gain, bandwidth, power consumption, and noise, as well as on the practical constraints involved in IC fabrication and testing. Students will develop a solid foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of integrated circuit design, preparing them for careers in microelectronics, smart device development and system integration.