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Neuromorphic Engineering II
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Abstract
This course teaches the basics of analog chip design and layout with an emphasis on neuromorphic circuits, which are introduced in the fall semester course "Neuromorphic Engineering I".
Objective
Design of a neuromorphic circuit for implementation with CMOS technology.
Content
This course teaches the basics of analog chip design and layout with an emphasis on neuromorphic circuits, which are introduced in the winter semester course "Neuromorphic Engineering I". The principles of CMOS processing technology are presented. Using a set of inexpensive software tools for simulation, layout and verification, suitable for neuromorphic circuits, participants learn to simulate circuits on the transistor level and to make their layouts on the mask level. Important issues in the layout of neuromorphic circuits will be explained and illustrated with examples. In the latter part of the semester students simulate and layout a neuromorphic chip. Schematics of basic building blocks will be provided. The layout will then be fabricated and will be tested by students during the following fall semester.
Resources
Literature
S.-C. Liu et al.: Analog VLSI Circuits and Principles; software documentation.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , DS , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
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Neuromorphic Engineering II
**gemeinsam mit der Uni Zürich**
Vorlesung: 13-15
Übungen: 15-18
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5 h weekly |
Offered In
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Mathematics, Computational Science and Engineering (Those who want to register for elective courses in the diploma degree programme in Mathematics, should select these from the range of courses of the Master programme in Mathematics. Those who want to register for core subject and elective courses in the diploma degree programme in Physics, should select these from the range of courses of the Master programme in Physics (Core Courses: Theoretical Physics, Core Courses: Experimental Physics, Electives: Physics and Mathematics). The same holds for seminars and semester projects and papers.)
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Physics (Those who want to register for core subject and elective courses in the diploma degree programme, should select these from the range of courses of the Master programme in Physics (Core Courses: Theoretical Physics, Core Courses: Experimental Physics, Electives: Physics and Mathematics). The same holds for seminars and semester projects and papers.)
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Minor Subjects (These courses are recommended, but you are free to choose courses from any other major.)
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