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Computer-Aided IC Design (B-KUL-H05D7A)

3.0 ECTS English 28.0 First termFirst term Advanced
Gielen Georges (coordinator) |  Gielen Georges |  Steyaert Michel
POC Elektrotechniek

Aims

The aim of this course is to provide insight into the basic algorithms that are used in the most important CAD auxiliaries used in practice by IC designers. From insight into the algorithms, an understanding of the possibilities and limitations of these CAD auxiliaries is built.

Previous knowledge

Necessary basis to disciplines as offered in the introductory course H01M3A Elektronische basisschakelingen.
This course presupposes basic knowledge of the design of analog building blocks (H218) and of algorithms for computer-supported problem solving (HG94). More detailed knowledge of the design of analog and mixed analog-digital integrated circuits is recommended.
Preliminary conditions:
Having passed the exams for the courses that are at the basis of this course: Design of analog building blocks and Algorithms for computer-supported problem solving.

Content

In this course, analog circuits such as operational amplifiers, switched-capacitor circuits, filters, sigma-delta modulators, telecom circuits, etc. will be discussed.

Course material

Text book

Is also included in other courses

Activities

2.41 ects. Computer-Aided IC Design: Lecture (B-KUL-H05D7a)

2.41 ECTS English 18.0 First termFirst term
Gielen Georges
POC Elektrotechniek

Content

  • Evolutions in electronics:

Trend towards integrated systems. Design methodology for such systems. Need for CAD auxiliary means.
  • Simulation of analog and mixed analog-digital systems:

Basic algorithms for analog circuit simulation. Basic techniques for the simulation of RF circuits. Problem of mixed analog-digital simulation. Analog behaviour modelling and description languages (VDHL-AMS and VERILOG-A/MS).
  • Symbolic analysis of analog circuits:

Applications of symbolic analysis. Algebraic and topological technologies for symbolis formula generation and formula manipulation for linear and non-linear characteristics.
  • Analog circuit synthesis and efficiency maximization:

Basic techniques for analog circuit synthesis: knowledge-based versus optimization-based. Techniques for topology selection and for circuit dimenioning through optimization. Applications.
Techniques for statistical analysis of parameter variations, estimating and optimizing efficiency and robustness (design for manufacturability).
  • Layout generation for analog circuits:

Basic techniqes for analog layout synthesis. Algorithms for placing and routing analog circuits.
  • Analysis of signal integrity in mixed analog-digital systems
  • Testing and designing testability of analog and mixed analog-digital circuits.

Course material

K. Laker & W. Sansen, Design of Analog Integrated Circuits and Sensors, MacGrawHill 1994.

0.59 ects. Computer-Aided IC Design: Exercises and Laboratory Sessions (B-KUL-H05D8a)

0.59 ECTS English 10.0 First termFirst term
Gielen Georges |  Steyaert Michel
POC Elektrotechniek

Content

Exercises of simulation techniques, analysis methods and synthesis of analog and mixed analog-digital circuits.

Evaluation

Evaluation : Computer-Aided IC Design (B-KUL-H25D7a)

Mode of evaluation : Oral with written preparation
Category : final examination during examination period
Type of evaluation : Open book