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Fundamentals of Integrated Circuit Design

X401 (1 semester unit in EE)

An elective in the Professional Sequence in Integrated Circuit Design and Techniques

The course introduces underlying concepts and industry-standard simulation tools for IC design, emphasizes the operational amplifier characteristics, and highlights the practical amplifier behaviors in the frequency domain. Designed for technical professionals, this course aids in understanding analog circuit essence and properties through analysis-by-inspection and PSPICE simulation. Topics include basic operational amplifier (OPAMP) circuits and applications, s-domain analysis, bandwidth and slew rate limitations, and analyzing frequency limitations of amplifiers –- a pivotal foundation for advancing to more intricate IC design topics. Note: this course features an English language web presentation accompanied by both an English language or Mandarin language soundtrack. The student can choose either soundtrack option at any time during the course. Mandarin-speaking students with limited English language skills may successfully complete the course.

Course outline:

Basic OPAMP circuits

S-Domain Analysis

Applications of OPAMPs

Frequency Domain Applications of OPAMP
Design and Simulation of Differential Amplifiers Based on OPAMP
Advanced Applications of OPAMP

Non-ideal Characteristics of OPAMPs

Small-Signal Frequency Limitations of Integrated OPAMP
Large-Signal Frequency Limitations of Integrated OPAMP
Nonideal DC Characteristics of OPAMP

Introduction to Frequency Response of Amplifiers

Frequency Domain Analysis: Complex Transfer Function
Frequency Domain Analysis: Time-Constant Methods
Frequency Domain Analysis of Bipolar Junction Transistors
A Case Study: Effect of Finite Gain on the High-Pass Filter

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