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12/1 Homework 5 Solutions have been posted.

10/22 A link to the equation sheet that you will have for the midterm is now located on the course schedule page on the midterm date. Let me know if you have any suggestions for other things to ad.

10/21 the Solutions for Homework 2 have been posted along with the problems for Homework Assignment 3

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 (Read Chapter 2 in the course text before the first class meeting if you do not have this background)

Where: Lecture at Soc Sci 2 165

When: Mondays and Wednesdays 5-6:45 pm The first class meets on September 26th.

Final: December 7, 2005 7:30-10:30 pm in Soc Sci 2 165 (the regular classroom)

Warning: Check your calendars, be sure that you can make the final, and, for instance are not planning to try to leave town early, alternatives can only be offered in the more dire circumstances.

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: 10/21/05