CMOS Fundamentals

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ECE 4901 CMOS Fundamentals (1/3 Units, Cat. I) This course introduces fundamental concepts on CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) analog and digital circuit design, emphasizing the physical implementation of integrated circuits. To develop a fundamental understanding of CMOS integrated circuit design and layout, the course begins with a description of integrated circuit fabrication technology and crucial process layers to fabricate devices in CMOS technology. With this foundation, we discuss resistors and capacitors in integrated circuit technology, followed by MOSFET capacitors and MOSFET transistors, emphasizing concepts in nanoCMOS devices such as velocity saturation and drain-induced barrier lowering. Building on earlier concepts in this course, we develop models for analog and digital integrated circuit design using MOSFET. Next, the students will learn the concept of basic digital building blocks in CMOS technology and associated timing and loading constraints. Finally, the course explores matching and sensitivity concepts through a simple circuit example, a current mirror. Recommended Background: ECE 2029 – Introduction to Digital Circuit Design, ECE 2201 – Microelectronic Circuits I. Students who have taken ECE 490X may not get credit for ECE 4901. Suggested Background: ECE 3204 – Microelectronic Circuits II