一、課程說明(Course Description)
This course introduces the fundamental knowledge of microelectronic devices and
circuits. We focus on important concepts and design approaches for analog
circuits. The main topics include semiconductor physics, diodes, transistors,
amplifiers, frequency response, differential pair.

二、指定用書(Text Books)
B. Razavi, Fundamentals of Microelectronics, Wiley.

三、參考書籍(References)
A. Sedra and K. Smith, Microelectronic Circuits, Oxford University Press.

四、教學方式(Teaching Method)

Powerpoint slides are used in the class. Slides with annotations will be uploaded
to eeclass website after the class.

五、教學進度(Syllabus)

1. Introduction to microelectronics (ch. 1)

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 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
- Common-mode rejection and frequency response

6. Operational amplifiers (ch. 8) (Optional)
- OP-Amp-based circuits
- Two-stage Op amp and shunt-shunt feedback
- Op amp nonidealities
- Op amp with linear and nonlinear functions

六、成績考核(Evaluation)

Homeworks and quizzes: 40%
Midterm: 30%
Final: 30%

七、可連結之網頁位址

eeclass, https://eeclass.nthu.edu.tw/