This course provides fundamental knowledge required for many other courses in Analog, digital and Mixed signal IC design (Analog CMOS Circuit Design, Mixed Signal Design, Low Power Design and Digital VLSI Design). The course starts with an overview of semiconductors and their conduction mechanism. Then explains PN junction formation and operation of various types of two terminal semiconductor devices and BJTs. The discussion will be extended to MOSCAP and MOSFETs, which are very important elements in the modern IC design. In addition MOSFET short channel effects will also be explained as they are becoming highly significant with technology scaling. Fabrication process will also be covered.
1. Students are be able to understand the relation between terminal characteristics and process parameters.
2. Students are able to analyze current-voltage characteristics of the pn-junction diode.
3. Students are able to understand working principles of various types of two terminal devices and BJT.
4. Students are able to understand the MOSCAP operation. Determine small signal parameters, analyze current-voltage characteristics of the MOSFET and able to implement passive elements (resistor and capacitor) with MOSFETs.
5. Students are able to understand device fabrication and short channel effects of the MOSFETs.