Analog and Discrete Electronics
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of analog and digital integrated circuits, emphasizing CMOS technology. The curriculum covers key concepts such as analog building blocks, single-stage and multistage amplifiers, CMOS operational amplifiers, noise analysis, and advanced layout techniques.
Course Contents
- •Review of Fundamentals
- •Analog Building Blocks
- •CMOS Device and Noise Fundamentals
- •Single-Stage Amplifiers (CS, CG, CD)
- •Differential Pair and Multistage Amplifiers
- •CMOS Operational Amplifier
- •Noise in CMOS Circuits
- •Feedback Principles
- •Current Sources and Current Mirrors
- •Operational Transconductance Amplifiers (OTA) and Gm Cells
Lab Topics
- •CMOS DC Analysis
- •Common Source Amplifier Design and Characterization
- •Common Gate Amplifier Design
- •Multi-Stage Amplifiers Design and Analysis
- •Common Drain Amplifier Design
- •CMOS Current Mirrors Design
- •Differential Amplifiers Design
- •Two-Stage Op-Amp Design and Characterization
- •CMOS Noise Analysis and Mitigation
- •Advanced Layout Techniques using Cadence Tool Suite
Course Learning Outcomes
- •Understand the fundamental principles of analog and digital circuit design.
- •Design and analyze CMOS-based analog building blocks and amplifiers.
- •Implement and optimize CMOS operational amplifiers and noise mitigation techniques.
- •Apply advanced layout techniques using industry-standard tools.
- •Complete practical lab sessions focused on analog and digital circuit design.