- Digital Electronics (MANDATORY) with knowledge of VHDL language (strongly recommended) - Electronic Components and Circuits

This subject aims to provide the student with the basic knowledge necessary to design integrated circuits. - Knowing the design methodology of integrated circuits. Levels of abstraction. - Designing, simulating and synthesizing digital circuits by using Hardware Description Languages. - Knowledge and use of computer aided design (CAD) techniques and tools for integrated circuits. - Knowledge of the technology and manufacturing processes of integrated circuits. - Analyzing and designing integrated circuits at the physical level either analog or digital circuits. - Ability to understand the effect and responsability of microelectronic technology in the society and the sustainable development goals

CB1: Students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that builds on the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually at a level that, while relying on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study CB2: Students are able to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competences usually demonstrated through the development and defence of arguments and problem solving within their field of study. CG3: Knowledge of basic and technological subject areas which enable acquisition of new methods and technologies, as well as endowing the technical engineer with the versatility necessary to adapt to any new situation. ECRT9: Ability to analyze and design combinational and sequential circuits, synchronous and asynchronous circuits and use of microprocessors and integrated circuits. ECRT10: Knowledge and application of the fundamentals of hardware description languages. ETEGITT11: Ability to design analog and digital electronic circuits, analog-digital and digital-analog converter circuits, radiofrequency circuits, and electrical power converter circuits for telecommunication and computational applications. RA1: Knowledge and understanding of the general fundamentals of engineering, scientific and mathematical principles, as well as those of their branch or specialty, including some knowledge at the forefront of their field. RA2:  Analysis. Graduates will be able to solve engineering problems through an analysis process, identifying the problem, recognising specifications, establishing different methods of resolution, selecting the most appropriate one and implementing it correctly. They must be able to use various methods and recognize the importance of social constraints, human health, safety, the environment, as well as commercial constraints. RA3: Design. Graduates will have the ability to make engineering designs according to their level of knowledge and understanding, working as a team. Design encompasses devices, processes, methods and objects, and specifications that are broader than strictly technical, including social awareness, health and safety, environmental and commercial considerations RA4: Research. Graduates will be able to use appropriate methods to carry out detailed research and studies of technical aspects, commensurate with their level of knowledge. The research involves bibliographic searches, design and execution of experiments, interpretation of data, selection of the best proposal and computer simulation. May require consultation of databases, standards and security procedures. RA5: Applications. Graduates will have the ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to solve problems, conduct research, and design engineering devices or processes. These skills include knowledge, use and limitations of materials, computer models, process engineering, equipment, practical work, technical literature and information sources. They must be aware  of all the implications of engineering practice: ethical, environmental, commercial and industrial.

Firstly, there is a block dedicated to the design of digital circuits of medium-high complexity by means of hardware description languages. Second, microelectronics is studied, including transistor level design and design level for both analog and digital blocks. This second block presents current manufacturing technologies and CMOS manufacturing processes. Aspects related to the integration of mixed signal circuits are also included. Finally, there is a third block dedicated to the special considerations of IC design. 1. Introduction to integrated circuits and microelectronics. Design methodology 2. Design of digital integrated circuits and validation using hardware description languages - Design of medium-high complexity digital circuits with VHDL - Types of digital architectures: serial, parallel, pipelined - Validation, simulation models 3. Microelectronics. Digital Integrated Circuit Design - Introduction to existing manufacturing technologies. CMOS technology. - Transistor level design of logic gates and functions. 4. Manufacture of integrated circuits - Manufacturing processes - Layout 5. Microelectronics. Analog integrated circuit design. - Transistor level - Layout level 6. Practical considerations of manufacturing integrated circuits

The course will be carried out through the following activities: 1. Theoretical classes: they aim to present the knowledge that students must acquire, as well as carrying out practical exercises to develop this knowledge in an applied way. To facilitate their development, students will receive class notes and can use basic reference texts that allow them to complete and study in depth those units in which they are most interested. 2. Classes of exercises and practices. The objective is to develop a complete practical case and to assimilate the use of simulation and synthesis tools. 3. Student study: exercises and complementary readings proposed by the teacher. Personal study. 4. Exams and other assessment tests 5. Workshop about the use of technology to reach the sustainable development goals