ECE 7027
Transcript Abbreviation:
Analog VLSI Design
Course Description:
Advanced topics in analog VLSI design, such as integrated data converters, or power management integrated circuits, or high-performance analog circuits. This includes: system and circuit architectures, performance metrics, practical implementations, design considerations in advanced semiconductor processes, chip design projects, and lab characterization.
Course Levels:
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
4.00
Max Credit Hours:
4.00
Select if Repeatable:
On
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
8.00
Total Completions Allowed:
2.00
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Learn various advanced topics in analog VLSI design including data converters, or power management circuits, or high-performance analog circuits.
Learn analog integrated circuits specifications and performance metrics and advanced design techniques and performance tradeoffs.
Learn the latest industrial trends and challenges pertaining to integration and semiconductor technologies.
Apply the acquired theoretical knowledge to perform a class design project using IC PDKs and simulation and design tools.
Learn how to perform lab characterization of various analog integrated circuits.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic definitions, main tasks of analog systems such as data converters, or power management circuits, or high-performance analog circuits and challenges facing their implementation in VLSI applications. | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Performance metrics, limitations, and tradeoffs. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| System and circuit architectures and models. | 20.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Practical design considerations. | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Implementation examples and product data sheets. | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Introduction to lab characterization of analog integrated circuits. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 8.0 | 0 |
| Lab characterization of various analog integrated circuits, including data converters, or power converters, or high-performance circuits. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 18.0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homeworks | 10% |
| Exams | 50% |
| Lab Report | 10% |
| Final Design Project | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Data Converters (required) | Franco Maloberti | |
| Integrated Circuit Design (recommended) | Carusone, Johns, and Martin |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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