Design of Analog Integrated Circuits

Basic classification of integrated circuits.
Integrated circuit (IC) design, design methodology and requirements for analog integrated circuits.
Basic operating modes of MOS transistors, MOS transistor models.
Design and simulation of basic IC blocks (current mirrors, reference circuits, output stages, amplifiers, OTA).
Procedures and rules for the design of analog ICs layout.
Computer exercices focused on simulation and design of analog functional blocks. Use of professional design system Cadence for complex design of analog IC.