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ECE 511: Integrated Analog/Digital Interface Circuits

Coverage
This course covers most of the well-known analog to digital conversion schemes. These include the flash, f multi-step and pipeline Nyquist rate, ADC architectures. Oversampling converters are also  discussed. The focus is on CMOS circuits, but some bipolar schemes will also be discussed. The emphasis will be on designing circuits that can be built on state-of-the-art commercial processes.

The course begins with a review of mixed-signal design. Common building blocks, such as comparators and opamps will be examined in detail. However, students are expected to have a good knowledge of analog design fundamentals (i.e. feedback, small signal analysis, stability etc.) and should also be familiar with Spice, before taking this course. EECS 413 (or an equivalent) is a prerequisite.

Labs

Practical design work is a significant part of this course. Students design and model converters. Design work is done with the aid or Matlab, Cadence and Spectre.

Textbook(s)
None

Syllabus

  • Data conversion theory
  • Switched capacitor circuits
  • ADCs and DACs
    • Theory, circuits and design
    • CMOS and bipolar circuits
  • Homeworks, mid-term, final, CAD assignments and mini project