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Integrated Circuits for High-Speed Communication
Integrated Circuits for High Speed Communication
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Objective
The course teaches the design of analog and digital integrated circuits (ICs) for high-speed wireless and optical data communication in the multi-GHz and -Gb/s range.
Content
The properties and limits of state-of-the-art Silicon and compound IC technologies (GaAs, InP, GaN) for high-speed data communication are reviewed and compared. The characteristics and modeling of transistors (BP, HBT, FET and HEMT), lumped elements, distributed elements, packages and interconnects are discussed. We teach theoretical basics, design concepts and circuit topologies for analog wireless transceiver ICs (LNA, Mixer, PA, VCO) and optical transceiver ICs (laser driver, detector, multiplexer, demultiplexer and clock recovery). Furthermore, the design of PLL circuit blocks is explained. The lecture gives insights in high-speed measurement techniques and leading-edge IC fabrication. CAD exercises enhance the practical comprehension.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Script and exercises.
Literature
- I. D. Robertson, "RFIC and MMIC Design and Technology", IEE Publishing, 2001 - R. Razavi, "Design of Integrated Circuits for Optical Communication", McGraw-Hill, 2002 - S. Kang, Y. Leble- bici, "CMOS Digital Integrated Circuits for Optical Communications", Mc-Graw, 1996;
General Information
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Integrated Circuits for High Speed Communication |
|
4 h weekly |