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Prerequisites
Identical coursesIntegrated Circuits for Broadband Optical Communication (B-KUL-H0S21B)
7 ECTS
English
First term
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contractCannot be taken as part of a credit contract
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Technische Universität Dresden - TU DresdenPOC Nanowetenschappen en nanotechnologie
Aims
Students obtain competences regarding
- methods for the design of very fast integrated circuits and systems for optical communications,
- the analysis and optimisation of these circuits, and
- complete design cycle of circuits for optical communications using the Cadance CAD system.
Previous knowledge
Basic knowledge in analog circuit design on Bachelor level is required.
Is included in these courses of study
Activities
7 ects. Integrated Circuits for Broadband Optical Communication (B-KUL-H0S21a)
7 ECTSEnglishFormat: Lecture-practical-assignmentFirst termN.
EnglishFormat: Lecture-practical-assignmentFirst termN. POC Nanowetenschappen en nanotechnologie
Content
The module content includes:
- Design of integrated circuits in aggressively scaled nanotechnologies, focusing on the broadband optical communications
- Transimpedance amplifier, detector circuits, laser drivers, multiplexers, frequency dividers, oscillators, phase locked loops, synthesizers and data recovery circuits
- Challenges (e.g., high bandwidth, gain, noise and good large signal performances despite of lower voltages) and appropriate solutions for circuits in nanotechnology.
Qualification goals:
Students obtain competences regarding
- methods for the design of very fast integrated circuits and systems for optical communications,
- the analysis and optimisation of these circuits, and
- complete design cycle of circuits for optical communications using the Cadance CAD system.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Integrated Circuits for Broadband Optical Communication (B-KUL-H2S21b)
Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written