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CEESI Module Details

ANALOGUE DESIGN


Module Title Analogue & Mixed Signal IC Design  
Providing Institution University of Bolton
Credits 15 credits at level M
Length and Delivery Mode Internet based distance learning over 14 weeks
Synopsis This module develops analogue IC design techniques from basic components through to building blocks and finally on to systems such as operational amplifiers. Bipolar and CMOS design topics are covered. Example circuits and SPICE simulations are used throughout the module to reinforce the analogue IC design techniques presented. Practical issues surrounding analogue and mixed signal IC design and implementation are emphasised. The design of phase locked loops is given a separate treatment because of the importance of these circuits in deriving reliable clock signals and the unusual mixture of analogue and digital circuitry operating in the GHz region. The module introduces the design of integrated analogue and mixed analogue and digital circuits and the use of CAD tools to simulate and evaluate such circuit designs.
Link to full specification www.ami.ac.uk/courses/view_module.asp?code=ami4409
Frequency of delivery every 8 months
Fee £480
Contact for booking Postgraduate Electronics Programmes Office
University of Bolton
Deane Road
Bolton
BL3 5AB

email:ami@bolton.ac.uk
tel:01204-903555
fax:01204-903088

Module Title Layout for Analogue and Mixed Signal Design
Providing Institution University of Bolton
Credits 15 credits at level M
Length and Delivery Mode Internet based distance learning over 14 weeks
Synopsis The module aims to give participants the ability to interpret design rules and be able to produce “good” layouts for various macro classes. On completion of the module students should be able to analyse, implement and layout analogue macros utilising “best practice” techniques for a given process. The module includes aspects of layout design relating to structures, matching, tolerances, thermal and electrical issues, and issues specific to DSM and high frequency design.
Link to full specification www.ami.ac.uk/courses/view_module.asp?code=ami4420
Frequency of delivery every 8 months
Fee £480
Contact for booking Postgraduate Electronics Programmes Office
The University of Bolton
Deane Road
Bolton
BL3 5AB

email:ami@bolton.ac.uk
tel:01204-903555
fax:01204-903088

Module Title Analogue Design for Mixed Signal CMOS
Providing Institution University of Southampton
Credits 15 credits at level M
Length and Delivery Mode Pre-residential
Study pack covering the course material and reading list
Assignment carrying 10% of marks
Residential Week (34 hours contact time)
Lectures
Tutorial classes/design exercises
Post Residential Study
Design assignment with report (2000-4000 words or equivalent)
Supervised Examination (3 questions from 5 in 2 hours)
Synopsis The objective of this module is to provide the understanding and the methods for the understanding of the operation of basic analogue CMOS cells, and how to design common functions. The emphasis is placed on design of analogue functions specifically as part of mixed signal systems.

The course will start with a review of the important operating features of MOS devices and focus on the parasitic elements associated with the fabrication process, examining which can be used as passive elements in design. Device models suitable for hand calculation are considered as well as their limits of applicability. The methods for manufacturability and robustness in design are given high priority.

Functions addressed include primitive cells, biasing and references, op-amp designs, sampled and continuous time filters, A/D and D/A converters.
Link to full specification www.ceesi.ac.uk/mod-spec/soton/amixed-cmos.html
Frequency of delivery Once a year
Fee £1,500
Contact for booking Amanda Goodacre
Department of Electronics and Computer Science
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ

email: alg@ecs.soton.ac.uk
tel: +44 (0)2380 592929
Last updated 13/05/08 AS

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