Study Guide

Objective

On completion of the course the students understand that circuits realized on PCBs may as well be realized directly on a silicon chip as integrated circuits. The students understand the basics of the design and is able to create simple analog and digital integrated MOSFET-circuits. The students understand the differences between MOSFET, JFET and bipolat technologies.

The students understand the effect of parasitic elements on the design and is able to minimize those effects if necessary. The students understand the basics of switched capacitor (SC) circuits as well as more complicated MOSFET-structures such as current mirrors, active loads and differential structures.

Content

Semiconductor physics
BJT, JFET and MOSFET structures
Passive components in ICs
MOSFET structures in detail (including parasitics)
Differential structures, current mirrors, active loads
Switched capacitor structures

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in the degree and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in their field and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the expertise in their field and the evolvement of their own expertise.