This course covers the theory and design of mixed-signal circuits including op-amps, switched capacitor circuits, comparators, and data converters. Students will learn analog and digital circuit design techniques and complete design problems. Assessment includes a midterm exam, assignments, viva, attendance, and a final exam worth 70% that tests students' ability to analyze and design mixed-signal circuits.
This course covers the theory and design of mixed-signal circuits including op-amps, switched capacitor circuits, comparators, and data converters. Students will learn analog and digital circuit design techniques and complete design problems. Assessment includes a midterm exam, assignments, viva, attendance, and a final exam worth 70% that tests students' ability to analyze and design mixed-signal circuits.
This course covers the theory and design of mixed-signal circuits including op-amps, switched capacitor circuits, comparators, and data converters. Students will learn analog and digital circuit design techniques and complete design problems. Assessment includes a midterm exam, assignments, viva, attendance, and a final exam worth 70% that tests students' ability to analyze and design mixed-signal circuits.
This course covers the theory and design of mixed-signal circuits including op-amps, switched capacitor circuits, comparators, and data converters. Students will learn analog and digital circuit design techniques and complete design problems. Assessment includes a midterm exam, assignments, viva, attendance, and a final exam worth 70% that tests students' ability to analyze and design mixed-signal circuits.
L T P/ S SW/F W Course Code: ECE425 CREDIT UNITS Credit Units: 3 3 0 0 0 3 Level: UG
Course Objectives: The course deals with the theory and design skills of CMOS op-amps, voltage reference circuits, switched capacitor circuits, sample-and- hold circuits, and A/D & D/A converters used in modern communication systems and consumer electronic products. The other topics covered in the course include design of core mixed- signal IC blocks: comparators and data converters and system level design flow: top-down and bottom-up design methodologies.
Prerequisites: Basic Electronic Engineering, Analog CMOS IC Design
Course Contents / Syllabus:
Weightage (%) Module I: Analog and discrete-time signal processing, Analog CMOS sub-circuits, Basics of CMOS amplifiers, introduction to sampling theory, Analog continuous-time filters: passive and active filters; 20 Basics of analog discrete-time filters and Z-transform.
Characterization of a comparator, open loop comparators, discrete-time comparators, high-speed comparators, 20 Ultra-Low Power Data Converters
Module V: Mixed-signal layout and frequency synthesizers and synchronization
Interconnects and data transmission – voltage mode and current mode, Introduction to frequency synthesizers and synchronization 20 Basics of PLL, Analog PLLs, Digital PLLs, DLLs Circuits in areas such as Energy Harvesting, Power Management and RF IC design High Frequency Transceivers Multi-mode radio addresses challenges in multi-standard RF Front-ends, synthesizers, LNA and PA on CMOS
Student Learning Outcomes:
Able to Analyze and design op-amps, comparators, sample and hold circuits, switched capacitor circuits, non-linear analog circuits and data converters. Able to Design multi-stage MOS amplifier circuits to meet given specifications such as gain, frequency, power, and area specifications.
Pedagogy for Course Delivery: The class will be taught using theory and case based method. Since this is design course, students are given problems based on design of mixed signal circuits. Technology Discussion sessions are organized on current research challenges in design, their relevance and applications in microelectronics industry. Assessment/ Examination Scheme:
Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) Total
100% NA 100%
Theory Assessment (L&T):
Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment
Components Mid-Term Exam Assignment Viva Attendance End Term (Drop down) Examination Weightage (%) 10% 7% 8% 5% 70%
Text & References:
R. Jacob Baker: CMOS mixed-signal circuit design, Wiley India, IEEE press, reprint 2008. Behad Razavi: Design of analog CMOS integrated circuits, McGraw-Hill, 2003.
