ENEE 719V: Analog VLSI Synthesis

Course Goals:

To develop synthesis techniques for vlsi and develop steps for fabrication

This course applies network synthesis concepts to the design of analog vlsi circuits. Core topics are: analog circuit realizability constraints, PR & BR properties, RC synthesis, scattering matrix synthesis, active circuit synthesis, current mode devices, sensitivity and power minimization, review of vlsi, BiCMOS circuit design, nonlinear BiCMOS synthesis techniques, design for test and fabrication monitoring

Course Prerequisite(s):

ENEE 610 or ENEE 696

Topics Prerequisite(s):

Transistor electronics, vlsi techniques

Textbook(s)

Reference(s):

Recent papers in the literature

Core Topics:

Introduction to circuit synthesis

Review of VLSI

Realizability and operator circuit theory, PR properties

RC circuits and gain constraints

Scattering matrices and BR constraints

Cascade S matrix, Darlington, and RC synthesis

Active RC and nonlinear operator synthesis

Nonlinear canonical forms, nonassociateive square-law circuit algebra

Hysteresis descriptions and uses in synthesis and design

Translinear circuits, current mode vlsi synthesis, mixed modes

Sensitivity matrix, use in synthesis and fabrication testing

Optional Topics:

Subjects of interest from the recent literature

Course Structure:

Grading Method:

Last Updated:

09/20/99 R. Newcomb