Course title
1M9874001
Advanced Integrated Circuit Technology

 SASAKI Masahiro Click to show questionnaire result at 2019
Purpose of class
This course focuses on design techniques for integrated circuits (ICs) and their functional blocks. Specifically, students will learn the current state and technology trends of integrated circuits and functional blocks; foundational theories such as CMOS process technology, MOS device characteristics, and LSI design methodologies; and gain hands-on experience with circuit simulation of analog circuits and CMOS static/dynamic gates using CAD tools. Building on a solid understanding of the fundamentals of integrated circuits, the course aims to enable students to design and evaluate functional blocks on their own.
Course content
Thanks to steady advances in manufacturing technology, the scale of circuits that can be integrated on a chip has increased approximately fourfold with each generation; however, the elemental circuits used within integrated circuits have not changed drastically. Accordingly, this course covers the fundamentals and applications of integrated circuits that enable higher functionality, higher reliability, and lower cost in electronic equipment.
Goals and objectives
  1. Explain the structure and operating principles of CMOS transistors.
    (Corresponds to Weeks 1–2)
  2. Explain IC design techniques and the internal circuits of functional blocks.
    (Corresponds to Weeks 3–13)
  3. Independently design and evaluate IC functional blocks.
    (Corresponds to Weeks 13–14)
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Reports Total.
1. 20% 20%
2. 70% 70%
3. 10% 10%
Total. 100% -
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． CMOS Transistor Structure, Fabrication Flow, and Operating Principles
　Device matching & layout
　Differences between analog and digital circuits 		Preparation on CMOS transistor structure and principles 190minutes
2． Fundamentals of CMOS Amplifier Circuits Review of CMOS transistor structure & principles; Preparation on fundamentals of CMOS amplifier circuits 190minutes
3． Noise in Analog Circuits and Differential Amplifiers Review of fundamentals of CMOS amplifier circuits; Preparation on CMOS differential amplifier circuits 190minutes
4． Bias Circuits and Reference Power (Reference) Circuits Review of noise & differential amplifiers; Preparation on bias and reference circuits 190minutes
5． Comparator Circuits Review of bias and reference circuits; Preparation on comparator circuits 190minutes
6． A/D Converters (1):
　Types of A/D Converters 		Review of comparator circuits; Preparation on types of A/D converters 190minutes
7． A/D Converters (2):
　Design Examples & Measurement Methods
　Time-to-Digital Converters (TDCs) 		Review of A/D types; Preparation on A/D design examples, measurement methods, and TDCs 190minutes
8． D/A Converters:
　Types
　Design Examples & Measurement Methods 		Review of A/D design examples, measurement methods, and TDCs; Preparation on types of D/A converters 190minutes
9． Serial Interfaces Review of D/A converter types; Preparation on serial interfaces 190minutes
10． Image Sensors:
　Differences between CMOS and CCD
　CMOS Image Sensor Structure 		Review of serial interfaces; Preparation on image sensors 190minutes
11． DC–DC Conversion Circuits
　Wireless Power Transfer
　Switched-Capacitor Techniques 		Review of image sensors; Preparation on DC–DC conversion circuits 190minutes
12． Fundamentals of Wireless Communication Circuits Review of DC–DC conversion circuits; Preparation on wireless communication circuits 190minutes
13． Digitally Assisted Analog Circuits Review of wireless communication circuits; Preparation on digitally assisted analog circuits 190minutes
14． Measurement and Evaluation of Analog Circuits Review of digitally assisted analog circuits; Preparation on measurement and evaluation of analog circuits 190minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
This course is evaluated by report assignments only.
For each report assignment:
　If the operation of the specified circuit is explained using operating-principle diagrams, block diagrams, and timing charts, and all required reporting items are covered, the score for that item will be 60% or higher.
　If the technical explanation of the specified paper is provided using operating-principle diagrams, block diagrams, and timing charts, and all required reporting items are covered, the score for that item will be 60% or higher.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Reference：CMOSアナログ回路入門 谷口 研二 発行／CQ出版社
Reference：アナログ集積回路設計技術(原書 第4版) (上･下) P.R. Gray 他3名著 (浅田 邦博 他1名監訳) 発行／培風館
Reference：アナログ集積回路の設計 (基礎編・応用編) Behzad Razavi著 (黒田 忠広監訳) 発行／丸善
Reference：アナログRF CMOS集積回路設計 (基礎編・応用編) STARC教育推進室 監修 浅田 邦博 他1名共編 発行／培風館
Prerequisites
It is desirable that students have completed courses equivalent to:
　Analog Electronic Circuits I & II (Advanced Electronic Engineering Course)
　Digital Electronic Circuits (Advanced Electronic Engineering Course)
　Advanced Topics in Electronic Circuit Engineering (Graduate School)
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • For 30 minutes immediately after each lecture, available via Zoom or in the laboratory (Room 10A32).
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
N/A
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable The course incorporates the instructor’s experience in developing integrated circuits and electronic circuits for automotive applications, covering recent IC development flows and algorithms used in EDA/design tools.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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