The course is an introduction to analog integrated circuits. The course focuses on negative feedback amplifiers which are central building blocks in analog, digital and radio frequency circuits. Synthesis of amplifiers based on the asymptotic model is introduced. In detail, component modelling, low noise and low distortion design, bandwidth and frequency compensation, rest point setting and analog layout are studied. The course includes practical amplifier design from specification to physical verification, using the latest EDA tools.
IL2242 Analog Integrated Circuits 7.5 credits

Information per course offering
Information for Autumn 2025 Start 27 Oct 2025 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 27 Oct 2025 - 12 Jan 2026
- Periods
- P2 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
51424
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
Open to all programmes as long as it can be included in your programme.
- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
- Schedule is not published
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus IL2242 (Autumn 2025–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student should be able to
- explain how noise, signal power and bandwidth relate to amplifier performance
- use the asymptotic model to synthesise amplifiers with feedback
- apply different techniques to minimize noise and distortion
- apply bandwidth optimisation and frequency compensation based on phantom zeros
- implement rest-point setting circuits using current and voltage sources
- apply analog layout techniques for physical implementation
- use Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools for the design, verification and characterisation of simple integrated circuits
- write design documentation.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Knowledge in analog electronics covering 4,5 higher education credits, equivalent to completed course IE1202/IE1207.
Knowledge of integrated circuits covering 3 higher education credits, corresponding to completed course IL2241 or completed module LAB1 in IL2241.
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TENS - Written exam, 4.5 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.
Examiner
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.
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Supplementary information
In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see:
http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex