Dr. J. E. Rayas Sánchez

Analog Design (graduate course, 2002)

This course will enable students to analyze and design analog electronic circuits.  Semiconductor device behavior is reviewed for deriving suitable models based on equivalent circuits.  Emphasis is made on the fundamental building blocks for developing analog integrated circuits as well as on VLSI techniques for analog circuits.  The use of simulation software and practical implementations in the laboratory will be emphasized through out the course.  An introductory research project will be realized through out the course.

Syllabus

Lectures

1. Semiconductors

2. Modeling the PN Junction

3. Modeling the BJT

4. Modeling FETs

5. Basic Amplification Stages (part 1) (part 2)

6. Frequency Response (part 1) (part 2)

7. Negative Feedback (part 1) (part 2)

8. Introductory Notes on Neural Networks

9. Current Mirrors and Active Loads

Selected Problems

        Problems on Modeling Semiconductor Devices

        Problems on Basic Amplification Stages (part 1) (part 2)

        Problems on Frequency Response

        Problems on Negative Feedback

Guidelines for the Technical Presentation

Schedule for the Technical Presentations

Guideline for the Research Project