University of Malta Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Course Content YEAR 1 Semester 1 ME 5001 ME 5102 ME 5201 VLSI Technology VLSI DSP Units MEMS Technology and Applications 1 CCE 5200 CCE 5201 MNE 5004 Digital Communications Advanced Signal Processing Foundations in RF Microelectronics Circuit Design MSc/PGDIP in Microelectronics and Microsystems Semester 2 ICT 5901 ME 5003 Research Methods Signal Conditioning and Data Converters CCE 5302 MNE 5002 MNE 5103 MNE 5202 MNE 5203 MNE 5301 Intelligent Wireless Solutions RF Integrated Circuit Design System on Chip MEMS Technology and Applications 2 Simulation of Semiconductor Devices Optoelectronics YEAR 2 MNE 5900 Dissertation Student Testimonials Ryan Grixti “This MSc degree integrates all the different aspects related to microsystem design. During this course one can understand how analogue, digital and micromechanical devices are designed and implemented in order to produce a useful product”. Daniel Zammit “This MSc degree has given me an invaluable holistic insight into the design of microelectronic devices as it encompasses various subjects of interest which are usually restricted to other fields. My expectations of the course were surpassed and the view presented during the undergraduate engineering degree was comprehensively enhanced by continuous challenges which served to further gear me towards the industrial requirements”. COTACT US: Dr Ing. Edward Gatt Department of Micro and Nanoelectronics University of Malta Faculty of ICT Engineering Building Rm 402 Tel: +356 2340 2074 E-mail: edward.gatt@um.edu.mt URL: www.um.edu.mt/ict/mne The Department of Microelectronics and anoelectronics is responsible for the research and the lecturing in the fields of Analogue and Mixed Mode ASIC Design, RF CMOS Circuits, Embedded Systems, Biotechnology Chips, Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), Quantum Nanostructures, System-in-Package (SiP) and System-on-Chip (SoC). Analogue ASIC Design Digital ASIC Design Digital Control Systems RF/Microwave Design FPGA / CPLD Biomedical Systems and Modelling MNE in brief Microsensor Design MEMS Hardware DSP Embedded Systems SOC / SiP Optoelectronics More than 90 publications in peer reviewed international journals, conference proceedings and books. Participation in EU funded research projects such as SENSATION and LAB4MEMS. MSc/PGDIP in Microelectronics and Microsystems The Department of Micro and Nanoelectronics (MNE) was established just six years ago with the setting up of the Faculty of ICT. The decision taken by the University to start the new Department stemmed from the growth of the integrated circuit industry together with embedded systems, which have become an integral part of our lives. Over the past years, the Department has established itself in the field of analogue, digital and radio frequency integrated circuit design together with the design of microsensors. These are fields, which have seen major growth over the past years, particularly with the emergence of mobile devices, biomedical portable devices, gaming and embedded systems. To address the need of producing qualified specialists for these types of jobs, the Department is offering these two postgraduate degree programmes in Microelectronics and Microsystems. ADMISSIO REQUIREMETS The Master of Science (MSc) is extended over a period of two academic years (one year taught course and one year of research work) whereas the PGDIP (Postgraduate Diploma) is covered in a single academic year (taught course). REGISTRATIO Application details can be obtained from the office of the University Registrar. Tel: +356 2340 2385 http://www.um.edu.mt/courses/ Research links with industry and academia including: ST-Microelectronics, France, Italy University of Surrey, UK Università di Pavia, Italy CEA-LETI, France Vestfold University College, Norway These degree programmes are open to applicants in possession of a Second Class Honours Bachelors Degree in ICT, Engineering or Science or equivalent qualifications approved by the Senate on the recommendation of the Board of Studies. Malta has also seen investments in the area with a number of companies starting their own research and design activities in the implementation of both integrated circuitry and embedded systems. Dr Ing. Edward Gatt Senior Lecturer Head of Department - M*E Department of Microelectronics and Nanoelectronics University of Malta – Faculty of ICT