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IL2220 Low Power Analogue and Mixed Signal ICs 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus IL2220 (Spring 2019–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus IL2220 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The main course topics are:
-BJT and MOS devices; Noise analyses and models 
- Basic current mirrors and single-stage amplifiers: CMOS operational amplifier design; Advanced current mirrors and operational amplifiers
- Voltage comparators; Band-gap voltage references
- Sample & Hold; MOS SC circuit fundamentals; SC filters and gain circuits; Low-voltage SC design techniques
- Continuous-time filters
- Data converters fundamentals: ADCs, DACs.; Nyquist D/A converters Nyquist-rate A/D converters; Oversampling A/D converters; Oversampling D/A converters; Decimation and interpolation filters

Intended learning outcomes

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of, and experience with, the basic design concepts for low power analog and mixed signal VLSI circuits in CMOS technology.
After this course the students should be able to:

  • Explain the basic design concepts for low power mixed signal VLSI circuits in CMOS technology.
  • Apply the knowledge in low-power analog and mixed-signal VLSI circuit analysis and simulation.
  • Identify the critical parameters that affect the analog and mixed-signal VLSI circuits’ performance.
  • Design low-power analog and mixed-signal VLSI circuits by using CMOS processes.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Basic knowledge of transistor operation and models, function of simple analog circuits, Laplace and z-transforms, frequency-domain circuit analysis, familiarity with IC fabrication and circuit simulation tools such as SPICE.

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • TEN1 - Examination, 7.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

The examination consists of quizzes, homeworks and final written exam.

Other requirements for final grade

Quiz and homeworks ( pro1;3.0 hp)

Final exam ( TEN1;4,5 hp)

Examiner

No information inserted

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

EECS/Electrical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Supplementary information

This course is from VT17 replaced by IL2239 Analog-Digital Interfaces 7,5 credits.