This three-day training introduces the basic concepts and techniques of modern analog integrated circuit design. Topics include an introduction to analog IC design, CMOS fabrication process and MOS transistor operation. Lectures on full-custom IC design flow, mask layout design, layout of transistors and passive devices are also provided. Supplementary lectures on current mirror and single-stage amplifiers are included to enable the trainees to perform the four laboratory exercises. The exercises are designed to provide first-hand experience in implementing analog IC blocks using freeware tools (Electricô VLSI Design System and WinSpice). In order for the course to be beneficial, the trainees must have an understanding of electronic circuit fundamentals.
COURSE OBJECTIVES : At the end of the course, participants are expected to:
ß understand the full-custom IC design flow
ß grasp the basic techniques of analog mask layout design
ß be familiar with the analog building blocks
ß be capable of implementing simple analog IC modules
TARGET PARTICIPANTS :
ß Engineering faculty who would like to explore and teach other fields in Electronics to add in their existing curriculum
ß Engineering students who plan to pursue a career in microelectronics and would like to have a background on the full-custom IC design flow
ß Engineers who are interested to upgrade their skills and design VLSI circuits using a CAD tool
PRE-REQUISITE SKILLS : None
COURSE OUTLINE :
Day 1:
ß Introduction to Analog IC Design
ß Digital vs. Analog
ß Why Analog?
ß Design Challenges
ß Why CMOS?
ß Why Integrated?
ß CMOS Fabrication Process
ß Simplified Process Sequence
ß Lithography
ß NMOS Transistor Fabrication
ß CMOS N-well Process
ß VLSI Design Flow
ß Full-custom IC Design Flow
ß Standard Cell-Based IC Design Flow
ß From Mask Layout to Fabricated Chip
ß MOS Transistor Basics
ß Basic Operation
ß Square-Law Model
ß Second-order Effects
ß Small-signal Model
Day 2:
ß Introduction to Full-custom Mask Layout Design
ß CMOS Layout Mask Design Flow
ß CMOS Layout Design Rules
ß Stick Diagrams
ß Introduction to Analog Layout
ß MOS Transistor
ß Resistor
ß Capacitor
ß Electric Schematic Tool Starter
ß Electric Layout Tool Starter
ß Simple Current Mirror
ß Laboratory Exercise 1: Simple Current Mirror
Day 3:
ß Common-Source Amplifier
ß Laboratory Exercise 2: Common-Source Amplifier
ß Source Follower
ß Laboratory Exercise 3: Source Follower
ß Common-Drain Amplifier
ß Laboratory Exercise 4: Common-Drain Amplifier | 
COURSE DESCRIPTION