Analog Blocks

Course Holder: Prof. Dr. Eng. Mircea BODEA
Laboratory holder: Prof. Dr. Eng. Mircea BODEA

Dedicated to systematic analysis of basic analog blocks commonly used in any IC: operational amplifier and voltage reference. Case studies include 2 stages, Miller compensated OpAmps and Band-gap voltage references implemented in typical submicron CMOS processes. Both blocks are developed based on a step-by-step approach by identifying issues and finding solutions. The basic method is using justifications and only subsidiary mathematical formulations. Lab activities are focused on Spice simulation of studied structures and, also, their layout design using the Cadence design environment.