Course Title: Analog Integrated Circuits and Design Laboratory
Type of Course: Optional, Sessional
Offered to: EEE
Pre-requisite Course(s): None
This is a Laboratory course based on the content of the Theory course EEE 465: Analog Integrated Circuits and Design.
To provide hands-on training on design techniques of Analog Integrated Circuit emphasizing fundamentals as well as new paradigms that need to master in today’s industry
To provide hands-on training on simulation techniques used for schematics and layout design.
Fundamental understanding of concepts of Electronic Circuits I is required for this course.
| CO No. | CO Statement | Corresponding PO(s)* | Domains and Taxonomy level(s)** | Delivery Method(s) and Activity(-ies) | Assessment Tool(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Apply the physics-based knowledge of Semiconductor device to design circuit to process Analog signals to do useful operation. | PO(a) | C3 | Lectures, Lab demonstrations | Lab-tasks, Assignment, Lab-tests |
| CO2 | Analyse the operation of integrated circuits (ICs) based on the underlying physics and control theory. |
PO(b) | C4, P4 | Lectures, Lab demonstrations | Lab-tasks, Report, Assignment |
| CO3 | Design solid-state integrated circuits such that specified performance characteristics are attained. | PO(c) | C6 | Lectures, Discussions | Report, Project demonstration |
| CO4 | Use circuit simulation tools to verify theoretical prediction of circuit performance using very complex but realistic device model | PO(e) | C5 | Lab demonstrations, Discussion | Lab-tasks, Assignment, Lab-tests |
| CO5 | Demonstrate effective individual and team-working skills | PO(i) | A3 | Peer and instructor assessment | |
| CO6 | Present designed Analog Integrated Devices/Systems | PO(j) | A3 | Interactive discussions | Project demonstration and Presentation |
Cognitive Domain Taxonomy Levels: C1 – Knowledge, C2 – Comprehension, C3 – Application, C4 – Analysis, C5 – Synthesis, C6 – Evaluation, Affective Domain Taxonomy Levels: A1: Receive; A2: Respond; A3: Value (demonstrate); A4: Organize; A5: Characterize; Psychomotor Domain Taxonomy Levels: P1: Perception; P2: Set; P3: Guided Response; P4: Mechanism; P5: Complex Overt Response; P6: Adaptation; P7: Organization
Program Outcomes (PO): PO(a) Engineering Knowledge, PO(b) Problem Analysis, PO(c) Design/development Solution, PO(d) Investigation,
PO(e) Modern tool usage, PO(f) The Engineer and Society, PO(g) Environment and sustainability, PO(h) Ethics, PO(i) Individual work and team work,
PO(j). Communication, PO(k) Project management and finance, PO(l) Life-long Learning
* For details of program outcome (PO) statements, please see the departmental website or course curriculum
| K1 | K2 | K3 | K4 | K5 | K6 | K7 | K8 | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | Experiment No. | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Introductory class and overview of the course |
| 2 | 1 | Study of the basic current-versus voltage curve, threshold voltage, transconductance and figure of merit of the MOS transistor in the process technology library (pdk) |
| 3-4 | 2 | Study of Single Stage Common Source CMOS Amplifier Design |
| 5-6 | 3 | Layout design and verification of Single Stage amplifier with Cadence Virtuoso Layout Suite L Editor |
| 7 | - | Project Topic Assignment and Discussion |
| 8 | 4 | Study of Bandgap Reference Voltage Circuit |
| 9 | 5 | Design of a Two Stage CMOS Operational Amplifier and study of its dc and ac characteristics using Cadence Virtuoso |
| 10 | - | Laboratory Test |
| 11 | - | Project update presentation, discussion, and feedback |
| 12 | - | Final project demonstration and presentation |
| 13 | - | Final project demonstration and presentation |
Class participation will be judged by in-class evaluation; attendance will be recorded in every class.
Continuous assessment will be done in the form of laboratory tasks, assignments, laboratory-tests and report writing.
A group project on the design of analog integrated circuits has to be completed by the end of this course. A project report has to be submitted and the project has to be demonstrated and presented in the class.
To be decided by course instructor(s)
Design of Analog CMOS Integrated Circuits by Behzad Razavi. McGraw Hill International Edition 2001
Supplementary materials will be shared with the class on a need basis
N.B. Besides going through relevant topics of the textbook, it is strongly advised that the students follow the class Lectures and discussions regularly for a thorough understanding of the topics.