Electronics 3

Code:

EEC0028

Acronym:

ELEC3

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Electronics and Digital Systems

Instance: 2011/2012 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	moodle.fe.up.pt
E-learning page:	http://moodle.fe.up.pt/
Responsible unit:	Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Electrical and Computers Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEEC	72	Syllabus (Transition) since 2010/2011	3	-	7	77	189
		Syllabus	3	-	7	77	189

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This course unit aims to familiar students with the design and simulation of analog circuits by using CAD tools and microelectronics simulation. It will be studied the methodologies of basic digital and analog systems design, as well as its application on analog filter functions, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion

Program

1- Introduction to microelectronics: project flow of an integrated circuit; abstraction levels in the design and simulation of an integrated circuit.
2- MOSFET model: Review of concepts and operation of MOSFET; MOSFET model-weak, moderate and strong inversion; presentation of SPICE models; introduction to SPICE simulation.
3- Technology: Description of MOSFET; production process; electronic devices in CMOS technologies and their characteristics: metallic interconnection (electromigration phenomena); rules of structural design.
4- Digital circuits in CMOS technology: CMOS inverter; static CMOS logic gates; dynamic logic gates- domino; layout
5- Basic analog cells: current sources and voltage reference; signal amplifiers; GM amplifiers; concepts about design, dimensioning and structural design of amplifiers.
6- Nonlinear analog circuits: comparison and comparators
7- Filters: functions of approximation; passive filters; active filters; MOSFE-C and GM-C filters; switched-capacitor filters;
8- A/D and D/A converters: signal conditioning; characteristic of figure of merit; architectures and converters; fields of application of different architectures and converters.

Mandatory literature

Johns, David; Analog integrated circuit design. ISBN: 0-471-14448-7
Sedra, Adel S.; Microelectronic circuits. ISBN: 0-19-5116909
Lawrence P. Huelsman; Active and passive analog filter design. ISBN: 0-07-112519-1

Complementary Bibliography

Monografias

Teaching methods and learning activities

1- Tutorial classes (2 hours per week): presentation of the themes of the course unit with reference to the program; Analysis of examples and problem solving
2- Laboratory classes (2 hours per week): assignments of design and simulation using CAD and simulation tools.

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Electronic engineering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	60,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

Continuous assessment component is based on the individual contact with students during practical classes, practical assignments and individual closed book exercises of quick answer (15 to 20 minutes). To be admitted to exams, students have to reach a minimum average grade of 8 in the continuous assessment component. Practical classes are mandatory and students cannot miss more classes than allowed by the rules.
All students will be assessed in this way, even the ones with a special status (working students, students’ association leaders…). Any situation, in which students cannot attend to classes will be analysed to try to find a solution.

Calculation formula of final grade

1- Continuous Assessment component = 60*Performance during laboratory classes +40*exercises
2- Final Grade = 60*Continuous Assessment + 40%*Exam- Students have to reach a minimum grade of 8 out of 20 in the exam and a minimum grade of 9.5 out of 20 in the final grade
3- Students who attended this course in previous year and reached a minimum grade of 8 do not need to attend classes. Final grade will be calculated as above mentioned.

Examinations or Special Assignments

All students have to complete all assessment components. There will be no extra assignments.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

It will take place an exam and its grade will be added to the continuous assessment grade. Their values will be as specified in the course unit page of the year, in which students attended to this course unit.

Classification improvement

1. Final Grade: exam
2. Continuous Assessment: attendance to practical classes

Observations

There will be a SIFEUP webpage which will be constantly updated. Students should check it regularly, since there will be important information which students should be aware of.