ETEN3004

ETEN3004: Integrated Circuit Design

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Which units require ETEN3004?

No other unit in the catalogue lists ETEN3004 as a prerequisite, so it is not a gateway to anything further.

What is ETEN3004 about?

This unit explores integrated circuit (IC) design principles, covering both digital and analog IC design techniques. For digital IC design, students begin with Verilog and SystemVerilog basics, then progress to advanced topics such as synthesis optimisation, static timing analysis, and power management. For analog IC design, this unit covers the design of operational amplifiers and circuits such as differential pairs and current mirrors, extending to back end processes such as working with Process Design Kit (PDK), layout practices, parasitic extraction, and latch-up prevention. Practical skills are reinforced through hands-on labs using Synopsys, an industry-standard Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tool, to provide students with direct experience in professional IC design workflows.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours5 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences (EECMS) (1153)

Field of Education031303 Electronic Engineering

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How this unit is taught

Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Computer Laboratory1 x 3 hours weekly

Prerequisites

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ETEN2001Electronic Fundamentals