Analog microelectronics

The student will learn to: - Know the technologies involved in the most common integrated sensors in commercial devices. - Know the most common interface circuits of these sensors - Learn how to specify the noise, linearity, and sensitivity requirements of such circuits - Know noise mitigation techniques - Study specific application cases

1. Introduction to Micro Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) 1.1 Parts of a MEMS Sensor 1.2 Manufacturing and packaging 1.3 Types and applications 1.4 Lumped Model of a MEMS 2. Noise mitigation techniques in integrated sensors 2.1 Noise sources in an integrated sensor 2.2 CDS o Correlated Double Sampling 2.3 Chopping Amplifier 2.4 Lock-in Amplifier 2.5 Examples 3. Capacitance-to-digital converters 3.1 Types of Analog Front End: Constant Charge circuits - Reduction of area and power consumption with VCO-ADC AC bias circuits Charge amplification circuits Frequency modulated circuits 3.2 Examples 4. Resistance-to-digital converters 4.1 Types of Analog Front End 4.2 Examples 5. Microelectronic interface circuits for acceleration sensors 5.1 Special features 5.2 Examples 6. Microelectronic interface circuits for biological signals 6.1 Special features 6.2 Examples

The following learning activities will be used to acquire the required skills: - Theoretical classes - Practical classes with case studies and examples - Computer room or simulation practices - Group work about a scientific article or a case study