Fundamentals of CMOS Technology for Analog Design and Standard Cells

What it is about

You will learn the fundamental principles of CMOS technology and how different technologies (e.g., planar MOSFETs, FDSOI, FinFET, Nanosheet) influence circuit metrics. You will also understand standard cells from an analog and digital perspective, their layout and library structure, and the influences of variability, temperature, voltage and aging on reliability and performance.

What you will be able to do

Understand the fundamental principles of CMOS technology
Know the influence of different transistor technologies on circuit metrics
Master the operation of standard cells from an analog and digital viewpoint
Assess the effects of variability, temperature and voltage on performance and reliability
Know important electrical transistor parameters and their influence on circuits
Learn the basics of layout for standard cells and the construction of standard cell libraries

What the module consists of

VorlesungIntroduction to concepts of CMOS technology and their relationship to analog circuits and standard cells; discussions on transistor operation and technological challenges
Tutorien/ÜbungenPractical exercises on transistor operation, SPICE simulations, standard cell design and layout as well as reading and discussion of scientific articles
AbschlussprojektFour-week project at the end of the teaching period that integrates the covered aspects; successful project execution can provide a bonus to the grade

Teaching method

Vorlesungen mit visuellen Hilfsmitteln (PowerPoint, Tafel)Conveying basic concepts and discussion of technical questions
Praktische Tutorien (Simulationen, Design, Layout)Practicing concrete skills such as SPICE simulation and standard cell design
Lektüre und Diskussion wissenschaftlicher PapersDeepening and critical engagement with current research results

What you should already know

Grundkenntnisse in Schaltungstechnikrecommended
Grundkenntnisse in Transistorenrecommended

Assessment

Written examProject workPractical Arbeiten

Written exam, duration 75 minutes. Content includes fundamentals of CMOS technology, transistor operation, concepts of analog circuits and standard cells, and the influence of operating points (voltage, temperature) on performance metrics. There are also problems on optimization of standard cells and effects of variability/aging. Additionally, practical course work (schematic, layout, parasitic extraction, simulation) and a final project; successful project may yield a grade bonus of 0.3.

Reading list

Basics of CMOS Cell Design - ISBN: 9780070599338
Erik Bruun - CMOS Analog IC Design: Fundamentals
Nanometer CMOS ICs - ISBN: 978-3-031-64248-7
Ausgewählte wissenschaftliche Papers (werden mitgeteilt)

Dates

Lecture with exerciseFundamentals of CMOS Technology for Analog Design and Standard Cells2 groups to choose from

ATue15:00–16:30
2999, Seminarraum (0509.03.999)
15× · 13.10.–02.02.
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BThu15:00–16:30
2999, Seminarraum (0509.03.999)
14× · 15.10.–04.02.
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From the current semester, not binding. You attend one of several groups; the timetable automatically suggests the one with the fewest clashes.

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