Learning essential CMOS operational amplifier (op-amp) design, covering theoretical concepts, design techniques, simulation, practical implementation, and measurement.
Learning Outcome
- Understand the fundamental principles of CMOS amplifier design
- Learn the design and analysis of different CMOS amplifier topologies
- Gain hands-on experience with CADENCE and practical design methodologies (Schematic, layout, post-layout, bond-pad placements, metal filling, DRC and LVS, GDS stream-out)
- Explore practical measurement techniques in CMOS op-amp design
Methodology
This course will be conducted in a workshop fashion, whereby the basic theory and concepts will be presented, followed by hands-on practice and exercises.
Pre-requisite
- Basic knowledge of electronic circuits and semiconductor devices
- Familiarity with analog design principles
- Basic understanding of Cadence Design Software
Duration
4 Days
Target Group (who should attend)
- Electrical and electronic engineering students
- Practising engineers and professionals in the semiconductor industry
- Researchers and academicians interested in analog IC design
Day 1
- CMOS Amplifiers Theoretical Design Methodologies
- Introduction to CMOS amplifiers
- Fundamentals of operational amplifiers
- CMOS op-amps theoretical design (single-stage and multi-stage)
Day 2
- CMOS op-amp design with CADENCE
- Schematic Design
- DC and AC simulation
Day 3
- CMOS op-amp design with Cadence Design Software
- Layout design
- DRC and LVS Rule check
- Bond-pad placement
- Back-end metal filling
Day 4
- CMOS op-amp design with Cadence Design Software
- Post-layout Simulation
- GDS stream-out
- Practical measurement
