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