News and Announcements

11/28/04 Handouts have been posted for Monday's lecture, please download and print if you want to use them for lecture.

11/25/04 For those of you that might have missed the last lecture I have posted my slides on line, see the links under Solutions/Handouts above. Have an enjoyable holiday.

11/23/04 The last homework assignment has been posted, given that you all have lots of end of quarter projects and there is a bit less time between this assignement and the last this one is shorter, do be sure that you understand the concepts and the reading so that you are in good shape for the final.

11/3/04 Given the ugly nature of the calculations in problem 6.8 for the next homework assignment you may do only 6.8a and 6.8e. Here are some suggestions: combine elements to simplify your small signal models before you launch into reams of algebra. Also think about whether it is easier to do using KCL or KVL and which node or branch choices make life easier. I think after this you will have a good appreciation of the utility of the approximate methods that we have also been learning...The desired form of the answer is in a rational fraction of simple polynomials in the numerator and denominator. From this you should be able to see the approximate 3 dB bandwidth if you have it in the correct form. Also check to see that your answer "behaves" and gives reasonable results if you simplify the circuit. this is a good check onl your algebra. You can leave your answer in terms of "s" not "jw". I hope this helps.

10/21/04 The homework assignement problems have been posted for HW3

10/2/04 My Office Hours for this quarter will be on Mondays 1:30-3:30 pmI have created a simple library for PSPICE containing the transistors that are assumed in the text, send me an email if you want a copy.

10/1/04 The First Homework assignment is now completely posted.

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Course Description

Credit Hours: 5 Units

Analog integrated circuit design with emphasis on fundamentals of designing linear circuits using CMOS. Covers MOS devices and device modeling, current mirrors, op-amp design, op-amp compensation, comparators, multipliers, voltage references, sample-and-holds, and noise; and introduction to switched capacitor circuits. If time permits, integrated circuit layout issues and device/circuit fabrication.

Prerequisites:

EE171 Analog Circuits or Equivalent background

EE178 Semiconductor Devices or Equivalent background

Where: Lecture at Kresge Acad 194

When: Mondays and Wednesdays 5-6:45 pm

Course outline:

Integrated Circuit Devices and Modeling
Processing and Layout
Review of Single-Stage Amplifiers and Current Sources
Noise Analysis and Modeling
Current and Voltage References, Supply Independent Biasing
Basic Op-Amp Design
Two Stage Amplifier
Frequency Response
Stability Compensation
Comparators
Switched Capacitor Circuits
Special Topics (Time Permitting)

Ken Pedrotti

Last updated: 11/23/04