Hacettepe University

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

ACADEMICS

Course Details

ELE419 - Integrated Circuit Design

2024-2025 Fall term information

The course is not open this term

ELE419 - Integrated Circuit Design

Program	Theoretıcal hours	Practical hours	Local credit	ECTS credit
Undergraduate	3	0	3	6

Obligation	:	Elective
Prerequisite courses	:	ELE315
Concurrent courses	:	-
Delivery modes	:	Face-to-Face
Learning and teaching strategies	:	Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Project Design/Management
Course objective	:	The goal of the course is to provide the contemporary concepts about digital and analog integrated circuit (IC) design and production rules. This course involves the topics of fundamentals of Integrated Circuits and VLSI design, MOS Transistor Theory, CMOS Cell Design for Static and Dynamic Logic Circuits, Computer Aided CMOS VLSI Design, CMOS analog circuit design.
Learning outcomes	:	A student who completes the course successfully is expected to Learn the fundamental concepts of CMOS based analog and digital VLSI Integrated circuits, Design combinational and sequential circuits using CMOS Layout Rules, Be able to use simulation environment for CMOS Integrated Circuit Design, Be capable of evaluating the IC fabrication processes and adapt circuit designs for production, Be aware of rapidly developing microelectronics industry.
Course content	:	Scope and History of Integrated Circuits, MOS Transistor Theory, Fundamentals of CMOS circuit design, Computer Aided Design and Simulation of CMOS Circuits, Static and Dynamic Logic Gates, CMOS based analog design for single and multistage amplifiers, current mirrors, differantial pairs, frequency response, noise and filtering, oscilators, modulators and data converters.
References	:	Baker R.J., CMOS Circuit Design, Layout and Simulation, 3rd Edition, Wiley-IEEE Press, 2010; Weste N.H.E. and Harris D.M., Integrated Circuit Design, 4th Edition, Pearson, 2011.; Hodges D.A., Jackson G.H. and Saleh R.A., Digital Integrated Circuit, 3rd Edition, Mc Graw Hill, 2005.; Razavi B., Design of Analog CMOS Integrated Circuits, 2nd Edition, Mc Graw Hill, 2012

Course Outline Weekly
Weeks	Topics
1	Scope and History of Integrated Circuit Technologies
2	MOSFET Transistor Theory and Characteristics
3	CMOS VLSI Circuit Manufacturing Techniques
4	Integrated Circuit Layout Design: MOSFET Transistors, Interconnects, Resistors, Capacitors and Inductors
5	CMOS VLSI Techniques for Digital Circuits: (Inverter, NAND, NOR Gates)
6	CMOS VLSI Digital Circuit Characterization and Performance Values (Power, Speed, Noise, Test & Reliability)
7	CMOS VLSI Design of Dynamic Logic Circuits (Adder, Multiplexers, Latch Circuits and Memory Cell Design)
8	Design of CMOS VLSI Complex Logic Circuits (ALU, PLA, ASIC)
9	Midterm
10	CMOS VLSI Techniques for Analog Circuits: Single Stage Amplifiers, Current Mirrors, Differential Pairs
11	Multi Stage Amplifiers, Operational Amplifiers,
12	Frequency Response, Noise and Filtering Circuits, Oscillators and Modulators
13	Data Converters (Analog / Digital (ADC) -Serial / Analog (DAC) Converters)
14	Project Presentations
15	Final exam
16	Final exam

Assessment Methods
Course activities	Number	Percentage
Attendance	0	0
Laboratory	0	0
Application	0	0
Field activities	0	0
Specific practical training	0	0
Assignments	3	10
Presentation	0	0
Project	1	20
Seminar	0	0
Quiz	0	0
Midterms	1	30
Final exam	1	40
Total		100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade success		60
Percentage of final exam contributing grade success		40
Total		100

Workload and ECTS Calculation
Course activities	Number	Duration (hours)	Total workload
Course Duration	13	3	39
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Specific practical training	0	0	0
Field activities	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, etc.)	13	3	39
Presentation / Seminar Preparation	0	0	0
Project	1	20	20
Homework assignment	3	5	15
Quiz	0	0	0
Midterms (Study Duration)	1	25	25
Final Exam (Study duration)	1	30	30
Total workload	32	86	168

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
Key learning outcomes		Contribution level
Key learning outcomes		1	2	3	4	5
1.	Possesses the theoretical and practical knowledge required in Electrical and Electronics Engineering discipline.
2.	Utilizes his/her theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and electrical and electronics engineering towards finding engineering solutions.
3.	Determines and defines a problem in electrical and electronics engineering, then models and solves it by applying the appropriate analytical or numerical methods.
4.	Designs a system under realistic constraints using modern methods and tools.
5.	Designs and performs an experiment, analyzes and interprets the results.
6.	Possesses the necessary qualifications to carry out interdisciplinary work either individually or as a team member.
7.	Accesses information, performs literature search, uses databases and other knowledge sources, follows developments in science and technology.
8.	Performs project planning and time management, plans his/her career development.
9.	Possesses an advanced level of expertise in computer hardware and software, is proficient in using information and communication technologies.
10.	Is competent in oral or written communication; has advanced command of English.
11.	Has an awareness of his/her professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
12.	Has an awareness of the universal impacts and social consequences of engineering solutions and applications; is well-informed about modern-day problems.
13.	Is innovative and inquisitive; has a high level of professional self-esteem.

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