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Course: 2019/2020

Integrated circuits and microelectronics
(15702)
Bachelor in Industrial Technologies Engineering (Plan: 418 - Estudio: 256)


Coordinating teacher: PORTELA GARCIA, MARTA

Department assigned to the subject: Electronic Technology Department

Type: Electives
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

Course: 4º
Semester:



Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
- Electronics Engineering Fundamentals (2º) - Digital Electronics (4º)
ObjectivesFurther information on this link
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. - Knowledge of integrated circuit test techniques and how it affect the circuit design
Description of contents: programme
1. Introduction to integrated circuits. Design methodology 2. Digital integrated circuits design and validation by using Hardware Description Languages 3. Manufacturing process technologies - Introduction to current technologies. CMOS technology. - Design at transistor level 4. Manufacturing processes. Integrated circuits design at physical level - Manufacturing steps - Layout - Manufacturing process effects 5. Test of analog and digital circuits. Design for testability - Fault models - Testing techniques - Design for testability
Learning activities and methodology
The subject will be carried out through the following activities: 1. Theoretical classes: In order to present the knowledge that students must acquire, as well as the realization of practical exercises to develop this knowledge in an applied way. To facilitate their development, students will receive the documents used in class and basic texts of reference that will allow them to complete and deepen in those topics in which they are most interested. 2. Practical classes in computer room and laboratories. The objective is that students develop a complete practical case and learn how to use simulation and synthesis tools. A medium-low complexity circuit will be implemented in a programmable circuit. Also practical exercises within the design at lower levels will be proposed. 3. Study of the student: exercises and complementary readings proposed by the teacher. Personal study 4. Exams
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination 40
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 60

Basic Bibliography
  • A. Rubio, J. Altet, X. Aragonés, J.L. González, D. Mateo, F. Moll. Diseño de circuitos y sistemas integrados. Ediciones UPC. 2000
  • J. M. Rabaey, A. Chandraskasan, B. Nikolic. Digital integrated circuits: a design perspective. Prentice Hall.
  • M. Abramovici, M.A. Breuer, A. D. Friedman. Digital system testing and testable design. Computer Science Press. 1990
Additional Bibliography
  • D. J. Smith. HDL chip design. Doone. 1997
  • N. H. Weste, D. M. Harris. CMOS VLSI Design. A circuits and systems perspective. Addison-Wesley, Pearson. 2011
  • R. J. Baker. CMOS Circuit Design, Layout and Simulation. Wiley. 2011
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The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.