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| Unit name |
Integrated Circuit Electronics |
| Unit code |
EENGM6011 |
| Credit points |
10 |
| Level of study |
M/7
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
|
| Unit director |
Professor. Rorison |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
EENG36000
|
| Co-requisites |
None
|
| School/department |
School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Engineering |
Description including Unit Aims
Over the last thirty years, integrated circuits have played a central role in the development of complex electronic systems that can be manufactured at a relatively low cost to the consumer. This unit provides an introduction to integrated circuit technologies; covering fabrication processes, device construction and operation, and circuit configurations that are well suited to integrated manufacture because they take advantage of the ready availability of well-matched components. There will be some formative coursework related to fabrication and circuit performance where feedback will be given.
Elements
Fabrication Issues Prof J.M. Rorison
- Fabrication and issues of fabrication of bipolar transistors
- Fabrication and issues of fabrication of CMOS FET's
- Operation of bipolar transistors related to fabrication specification
- Operation of CMOS FET's related to fabrication specification
- GaAs and Si-Ge technologies for faster devices
Circuit Issues Dr K.A. Morris
- Design of a single stage actively loaded CMOS amplifier
- Design of a current mirror using bipolar technology
- Design of a current mirror using CMOS technology
- Design of a differential amplifier using bipolar technology
- Design of a differential amplifier using CMOS technology
- Design of operational amplifier in CMOS
Intended Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing the unit, a student will be able to:
- Describe and explain the basis of operation of bipolar transistors and FET devices in terms of the physical mechanisms involved.
- Outline the steps involved in the fabrication of ICs and describe the physical processes used and the limitations they impose on device and circuit operation.
- Explain how the physical design of the bipolar and FET device impacts on device and circuit performance.
- Design and analyse a current mirror using bipolar and CMOS technology
- Design a differential amplifier using bipolar and CMOS technology
- Design a simple operational amplifier using CMOS technology
- Design a single stage CMOS actively loaded amplifier
Teaching Information
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.
Assessment Information
ILOs will be assessed via a timed assessment
Reading and References
- Gray, P.R., & Meyer, R.G., Analysis & Design of Analog Integrated Circuits (3rd Ed.), John Wiley & Sons Inc. 1993, ISBN:0471574953
- Sedra and Smith, Microelectronic Circuits, 5th Edition, 2004. ISBN:0-19-514252-7
- Craig Casey, Jr. H., Devices for Integrated Circuits, John Wiley& Sons Inc, 1999. ISBN:0471171344
