ECE 7821
Transcript Abbreviation:
Mixed Signal Tools
Course Description:
Principles of combining analog, RF, and digital design, simulation, and verification strategies using modern CAD tools.
Course Levels:
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 5020, 622, or 720.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 894Z or 822.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Develop capabilities in verifying mixed signal system design using CAD tools
Study mixed signal designs such as signal processing combined with data converters
Develop a design report that demonstrates verification of a mixed signal system design
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed-signal descriptions in Matlab, Spice, and hardware description languages | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Analog hardware description languages | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| VLSI system architectures in communication, signal processing, and control | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Top-down design with bottom-up verification flows | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Mixed-signal testbenches - analog/RF verification combined with digital verification | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 20% |
| Exam I | 30% |
| Project | 50% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Handout |
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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