*課程說明(Course Description)
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<br>In this course, you will learn the basics of IC designs, especially the transitor-level designs. You will also get familiar with the IC-related CAD tools (design, simulation, layout, RC-extraction) after finishing all the assigned homeworks and project.
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<br>*教學方式(Teaching Method)
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<br>Lectures with power-point files
<br>Labs
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<br>*教學進度(Syllabus)
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<br>1. Introductions
<br>2. CMOS Devices and IC Process
<br>3. Static and Dynamic CMOS Gates (Combination Logics)
<br>4. Sequential CMOS Circuits
<br>5. Chip Design Methodologies
<br>6. Interconnects
<br>7. Circuit Optimizations
<br>8. Memories and Array Structures
<br>9. Issues in Nano-scale IC
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<br>* CAD Tools
<br>1. HSPICE
<br>2. Schematic Entry (Cadence-Composer)
<br>3. Layout (Laker)
<br>4. DRC/LVS (Calibre)
<br>5. RC extraction (Calibre)
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<br>*成績考核(Evaluation)
<br>Midterm exam.: 25%
<br>Final exam.: 30%
<br>Homeworks (Labs): 25% 
<br>Project (team): 20% 
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<br>建議先修課程 (Suggested Course prerequisites):
<br>1. Electronics (電子學) 
<br>2. Logic Designs (邏輯設計)
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<br>Text Book
<br>“Digital Integrated Circuits: A Design Perspective” by Rabaey
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<br>Important Note:
<br>There will be Lab and lecture hours in the evenging on Thursdays (almost every week). Please reserve your time slots for Thursday evening class activities if you take this class.
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