一、課程說明(Course Description)
<br>    This course is an introductory course of microelectronics. We will focus on 
<br>the fundamental knowledge of microelectronic circuits and emphasize the design-
<br>oriented approach. This course introduces the most important concepts for design 
<br>of analog circuits such as characteristics of semiconductors, operating 
<br>principles of diodes and transistors, and various amplifier configurations for 
<br>both BJTs and MOSFETS. The frequency response, differential pairs, multi-stage 
<br>amplifiers are also included. By developing solid understanding of basic 
<br>knowledge, learning microelectronics could be enjoyable.
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<br> 二、指定用書(Text Books)
<br> B. Razavi, "Fundamentals of Microelectronics," Wiley, 2008.
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<br> 三、參考書籍(References)
<br> A. Sedra and K. Smith, "Microelectronic circuits," 6th edition, Oxford  
<br>university press, 2011  
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<br> 四、教學方式(Teaching Method)
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<br> Power point handouts are used in this class together with a tablet computer for
<br>equation derivation and additional materials. The course materials are also 
<br>recorded by the software "powercam" and uploaded in the iLMS system for easy 
<br>access and review. The iLMS system also provides an effective platform for the 
<br>interaction among the teacher, TAs, and students. A quiz is held on a bi-weekly 
<br>basis to help the students following the course schedule. The homework is also 
<br>assigned bi-weekly to let the students practice for comprehensive understanding. 
<br>The students also have the opportunity to use the CAD tool (SPICE) for circuit 
<br>simulation and design to verify the materials learned in the class. 
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<br> 五、教學進度(Syllabus)
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<br>1. Introduction to microelectronics (ch. 1)
<br>  - Examples of electronic systems
<br>  - Basic circuit theorems
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<br>2. Basic physics of semiconductors and diodes (ch. 2 and ch. 3)
<br>  - Semiconductor material properties 
<br>  - PN junction and diodes 
<br>  - Diode circuits and applications
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<br>3. Basic physics of transistors and their equivalent circuit models 
<br>   (ch. 4 and ch. 6) 
<br>  - Basic structures and characteristics of MOSFETs and BJTs
<br>  - Equivalent circuit model of MOSFETs and BJTs 
<br>  - Large-signal and small-signal operation 
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<br>4. Single-stage (multi-stage) amplifiers and frequency response 
<br>  (ch. 5, ch. 7, ch. 9, and ch. 11)
<br>  - Operating point analysis and design 
<br>  - MOSFET and BJT amplifier topologies (CS, CG, CD, and cascode) 
<br>  - Transfer function and Bode's plot  
<br>  - Frequency response of different amplifiers
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<br>5. Differential amplifiers (ch. 9 and ch. 10) 
<br>  - Basic MOS and BJT differential pairs 
<br>  - Large-signal and small-signal analysis 
<br>  - Current mirror and active load
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<br>六、成績考核(Evaluation)
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<br> Homework: 25% 
<br> Quiz: 25%
<br> Midterm: 25%
<br> Final: 25% 				
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<br>七、可連結之網頁位址
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<br>iLMS system.
<br>http://lms.nthu.edu.tw/
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