Microelectronics and Experiments (Ⅱ)
Course Introduction
Microelectronics and Experiments (Ⅱ)
微電子與實驗（二）— 114-2 Elective course (3 credits). Analog IC design, SPICE simulation, and biomedical microelectronics applications.
✦ Course Information
| Course title | Microelectronics and Experiments (Ⅱ) / 微電子與實驗（二） |
|---|---|
| Semester | 114-2 |
| Designated for | Department of Biomedical Engineering |
| Curriculum Number | DBME2020 |
| Curriculum Identity Number | 50822200 |
| Class | — |
| Credits | 3 |
| Required / Elective | 選修 (Elective) |
| Type | Type 2 |
| Language | 英文授課 (The course is conducted in English.) |
| Remarks | Student Quota: 30. Limits on Course Adding / Dropping: Restriction within this department (including students taking minor and dual degree program). |
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Class Section
| Class | Instructor | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | TZU-CHIEH CHOU | Thursday 7, 8, 9 | — |
Course Description
This elective course is designed for biomedical engineering undergraduate (second year and above) and graduate students who are interested in advancing their knowledge about microelectronics. As one of the foundational courses in bioelectronics and biophotonics, the course aims to introduce and analyze basic microelectronic designs and their implementation (through SPICE simulation), with special focus on biomedical applications (for example, bioinstrumentation and digital health technology). The courses will cover selective topics in analog integrated circuit (IC) design, including active filtering and feedback. Case studies of actual chips will also be introduced to motivate students to get involved in emerging fields of IC design.
Course Objective
Analyze and implement basic microelectronic designs using hand calculations and software tools
Course Requirement
- Prerequisite: Microelectronics and Experiments (I) or equivalent courses at instructor's discretion.
- Student Workload (Expected weekly study hours before and/or after class): 9 hours per week
- Office Hours: Thu 17:20–18:00
- Designated reading: Microelectronic Circuits, 8 ed., Sedra, Smith, Carusone, and Gaudet (Oxford University Press)
References
CMOS Analog Circuit Design, 3rd ed., Phillip E. Allen (Oxford University Press)
Lecture notes: https://aicdesign.org/2016-short-course-notes-2/
Grading
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| Item | % |
|---|---|
| Homework | 50% |
| Lab and participation | 50% |
- A2：以錄影輔助 / Assisted by video
- A3：提供學生彈性出席課程方式 / Provide students with flexible ways of attending courses
- B1：延長作業繳交期限 / Extension of the deadline for submitting assignments
- B6：學生與授課老師協議改以其他形式呈現 / Mutual agreement to present in other ways between students and instructors
- C1：延後期末考試日期(時間) / Final exam date postponement
- D1：由師生雙方議定 / Negotiated by both teachers and students
Grading Policy
NTU has not set an upper limit on the percentage of A+ grades.
Letter Grade System
NTU uses a letter grade system for assessment. The grade percentage ranges and the single-subject grade conversion table in the National Taiwan University Regulations Governing Academic Grading are for reference only. Instructors may adjust the percentage ranges according to the grade definitions. For more information, see the Assessment for Learning Section.
Progress
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Course introduction, review of BJT & MOSFETs, and LTSpice setup |
| Week 2 | Discrete Circuit Amplifiers |
| Week 3 | Current Mirrors & Gain Cells |
| Week 4 | CG/CB/Cascode Amplifiers |
| Week 5 | Source Followers & Review |
| Week 6 | Differential Pairs |
| Week 7 | CMR and DC offset |
| Week 8 | Differential & Multistage Amplifier & Review |
| Week 9 | High-freq. response (CS/CE) |
| Week 10 | High-freq. response (CG/Cascode amp.) |
| Week 11 | High-freq. response (Followers/Differential amp.) |
| Week 12 | Feedback voltage amplifier |
| Week 13 | Amplifier stability |
| Week 14 | Two-stage/folded cascode Op-amps |
| Week 15 | Noise, Filters & Oscillators |
| Week 16 | Digital Integrated Circuits |
