Analogue and Mixed Signal Integrated Circuit Design
Module Overview
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. It 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. 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 and the unusual mixture of analogue and digital
circuitry that they represent.
The module consists of two sections - design techniques (units 1 - 6) and project
work (unit 7 and assignment 2). It builds on some of the SPICE simulation
techniques introduced in the module on Advanced Electronic Design Automation.
Students who have completed this module have the ideal background to study the
AMI module on Analogue Design Using AHDLs.
The two assignments attempt to strike an appropriate balance between bipolar
and CMOS design topics. The first assignment includes design, schematic capture
and simulation of a bipolar circuit. The second assignment is a full mixed signal
design project in CMOS, including layout.
Contents
- Unit 1: Bipolar Transistor Characteristics and Current Source Design
- Unit 2: Amplifier Design Techniques
- Unit 3: Voltage Reference Design
- Assignment 1
- Unit 4: Data Conversion and Current Mode Techniques
- Unit 5: Phase Locked Loop Design
- Unit 6: CMOS Analogue Design
- Unit 7: Mixed Signal Design Walkthroughs
- entry and simulation of the analogue components
- entry and simulation of the digital components
- mixed signal integration and simulation
- final assembly and layout
- Assignment 2
Suggested Study Plan
| Study Week | Unit | Unit / Assessment |
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| 1 | 1 | Bipolar Transistor Characteristics and Current Source Design |
| 2 | 2 | Amplifier Design Techniques |
| 3 | 3 | Voltage Reference Design |
| 4 | 4 | Data Conversion and Current Mode Techniques |
| Start Assignment 1, 25 hours (worth 30%). Submission date: end of week 6. |
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| 5 | 5 | Phase Locked Loop Design (Continue with asssignment 1) |
| 6 | 6 | CMOS Analogue Design (Submit assignment 1 at end of week 6) |
| 7 - 8 | 7 | Mixed Signal Design Walkthroughs (4 off) |
| 9 - 12 | Assignment 2, 60 hours (worth 70%) |
Tutor and Author Profiles
| Neil Cole - Tutor | |
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Neil has 22 years industrial experience in semiconductor design. For the past three years he was CAD manager for a multinational semiconductor design house working on mixed signal system on chip platforms. His background includes extensive design experience on DSM CMOS, FPGA, BiCMOS and bipolar technologies from specification onto final test. He has worked on SOC and mixed signal design flow development and implementation for a variety of companies. Areas of interest include SOC platform, tool and design flow development, in particular with regard to the simulation and test of large mixed signal designs, using analogue HDL, mixed environment or digital simulators. In addition to tutoring e-learning modules, he is responsible for co-ordinating technical support for remote access by students studying through Bolton. |
| Jeff Ormerod - Author of unit 7 (Design Walkthroughs) and Assignment 2 | |
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A profile of Jeff Ormerod is to be found in the overview for Microelectronic Technologies and Applications. |
| Andy Jenkins - Author of units 1 - 4 and 6 | |
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Andy Jenkins worked at Ferranti Electronics and GEC Plessey Semiconductors before spending a few years lecturing at Bolton Institute. He is now working for Zetex. While at Ferranti he was heavily involved with the design of the ZN400 series of data converters. He has a particular interest in SPICE circuit simulations. |
| Peter Saul - Author of unit 5 | |
For profile, please refer to the overview for Communications . | |
Recommended Textbook
| Title | Author | ISBN | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits | P Gray, P Hurst, S. Lewis & R. Meyer | 0-471-32168-0 | John Wiley & Sons Ltd | 4th edition (2001) |
Updated 11.10.05 RA