ECE 5021: Analog Integrated Circuits
Course Description
LV/LP analog ICs for mixed signal VLSI, Op-Amps, comparators, sample and hold, bandgaps, SC filters,
Nyquist and oversampling converters, applications in wireless communications, bio, multimedia and integrated
sensors.
Prior Course Number: ECE720 and ECE722
Transcript Abbreviation: Analog ICs
Grading Plan: Letter Grade
Course Deliveries: Classroom
Course Levels: Undergrad, Graduate
Student Ranks: Senior, Masters, Doctoral
Course Offerings: Autumn
Flex Scheduled Course: Never
Course Frequency: Every Year
Course Length: 14 Week
Credits: 3.0
Repeatable: No
Time Distribution: 3.0 hr Lec
Expected out-of-class hours per week: 6.0
Graded Component: Lecture
Credit by Examination: No
Admission Condition: No
Off Campus: Never
Campus Locations: Columbus
Prerequisites and Co-requisites: Prereq: 3020 (323), or Grad standing in Engineering, Biological Sciences, or
Math and Physical Sciences.
Exclusions: Not open to students with credit for 720 or 722.
Cross-Listings:
Course Rationale: Existing course.
The course is required for this unit's degrees, majors, and/or minors: No
The course is a GEC: No
The course is an elective (for this or other units) or is a service course for other units: Yes
Subject/CIP Code: 14.1001
Subsidy Level: Doctoral Course
Programs
Abbreviation
Description
CpE
Computer Engineering
EE
Electrical Engineering
Course Goals
Learn design techniques of low power analog and mixed analog/digital integrated circuits particularly in standard CMOS
technology.
Learn to analyze and design basic analog integrated circuits such as op-amps, comparators, sample and hold circuits, bandgap
references and switched capacitor circuits and filters
Learn how to use these basic analog ICs to build data converters, ADCs and DACs, of the Nyquist and over-sampling types (Sigma
Delta converters)
Explore applications in telecommunications ,multimedia ,bio and sensor interface chip sets
Course Topics
Topic
Lec
Device models, CMOS technology
2.0
Layout of basic transistor and passives, latch-up in CMOS
1.0
Basic CMOS input stages, single stage amplifiers, cascodes
and differential pairs
3.0
single and two stage op-amps, frequency response
3.0
Fully differential op-amps, common mode feedback, OTAs
2.0
Noise models in CMOS circuits
2.0
Switched capacitor circuits, exact design in the z-domain,
physical design
2.0
Comparator design, offset compensation,charge injection
2.5
Band gap voltage and current references, Low drop out
regulators
1.5
Sample and hold circuits
2.0
Data converter fundamentals
2.5
Digital to analog converters
3.5
Nyquist rate analog to digital converters
5.0
Oversampling data converters, sigma delta modulators
2.5
Introduction to phase lock loops
2.5
Continuous-time CMOS filters
2.0
Rec
Lab
Cli
IS
Sem
FE
Wor
Representative Assignments
Weekly HWs
Cadence design/simulation project for CMOS opamps and/or comparators
Matlab simulation of an ADC converter system
Grades
Aspect
Percent
Homeworks and projects
40%
Midterm Exam
30%
Final Exam
30%
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials
Title
Author
CMOS Circuit Design, Layout, and Simulation (3rd Edition)
Baker
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
Course Contribution
College Outcome
**
a
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
**
b
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
**
c
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
d
An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
**
e
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
*
f
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
*
g
An ability to communicate effectively.
*
h
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and
societal context.
*
i
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
*
j
A knowledge of contemporary issues.
**
k
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice.
Additional Notes or Comments
Change prereqs to match university version.
Changed text to Baker per area 1/28/12.
Prepared by: Betty Lise Anderson