Course detail

Analogue integrated circuits

FEKT-LAIOAcad. year: 2015/2016

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ANALOG INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY
Basic calculations of transistor equation
The principle of technological, lithographic and thermal concurrence
The principle of current mirrors with bipolar and MOS transistors
The principle of active load
The principle of the elementary current comparator
The calculation of earnings levels with active load
The principle of differential transistor stage
Calculation of the differential transconductance bipolar transistor level
The calculation of earnings differential bipolar transistor stage with resistive load
The differential transistor stage with active load
OTA transconductance stage

BASIC DESIGN OF ANALOG INTEGRATED BLOCKS
The principle of power supply IPTAT - "American" concept
Elementary BG voltage source
General-stage operational amplifier
Single stage amplifier with high gain
Two-stage operational amplifier with emitter follower
Buffer with unity gain
General output stage Rail-to-Rail
The principle of frequency compensation
Millerovská frequency compensation, calculation of AC transmission operational amplifier
Principle Band Gap reference
Band Gap reference by P. Brokawa with active load
Block diagram of the double-ramp oscillator

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Jiří Háze, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Microelectronics (UMEL)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The student is able to:
- describe and explain the transistor equation for the two basic types of transistors,
- to design, simulate and interpret the results of a series of analog integrated circuits (current mirror, reference, simple OTA, output stage)
- to design, simulate and interpret the results of complex analog integrated circuit especially operational amplifiers Rail-to-Rail, and more.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested, especially with regard to the principles of analog circuits.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods include lecture and computer and numerical excercises.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

- a maximum of 30 points for protocols of computer exercises,
- a maximum of 70 points for the written final exam.

Course curriculum

Transistor equations for bipolar transistors
ASIC Matching
Current mirror, current source
Active load
Bipolar differential transistor pair
IPTAT current source
Operational amplifier
Bandgap reference

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the subject is to make thoroughly students familiar with the state of art and perspectives of bipolar analogue integrated circuits and to prepare them for the design-oriented subject Design of analoque integrated circuits CMOS - MNAI.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Computer exercises are mandatory. Properly excused absence from seminars can be replaced by appointment with the teacher.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Allen, P., E., Holberg, D., R. CMOS analog circuit design (EN)
Sedra,A.-Smith,K.: Microelectronic Circuits, Oxford Univ. Press, 1998 (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EEKR-ML Master's

    branch ML-MEL , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme EEKR-ML Master's

    branch ML-MEL , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning

    branch EE-FLE , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Roman Prokop, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Transistor equations for bipolar transistors
ASIC Matching
Current mirror, current source
Active load
Bipolar differential transistor pair
IPTAT current source
Operational amplifier
Bandgap reference
Equation for the MOS transistors,
MOS differential transistor pair,
Design of double-ramp oscillator

Exercise in computer lab

39 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Roman Prokop, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Transistor equations for bipolar transistors
ASIC Matching
Current mirror, current source
Active load
Bipolar differential transistor pair
IPTAT current source
Operational amplifier
Bandgap reference
Equation for the MOS transistors,
MOS differential transistor pair,
Design of double-ramp oscillator