Syllabus Online M.Tech in Microelectronics and VLSI

Course ID	Course Title	Credit	Description	Content
EE930E	Analog IC design	9	Understand how to analyze and design multi-stage operational amplifiers to be used in stable negative feedback loops. Understand the trade-offs in analog circuit design, with respect to noise, power, mismatch, etc. a. Objectives: At the end of the course, the students should be able to i) analyze and design single and multi-stage opamps to be used in negative feedback systems, ii) understand stability in negative feedback systems and frequency compensation to stabilize feedback loops, iv) design stable fully differential opamps with common-mode feedback, v) trade-offs involved in designing analog circuits, accounting for noise & mismatch.	Small-signal analysis Introduction to MOSFET & biasing Differential amplifier Frequency response Stability in multi-stage amplifiers Frequency compensation basics Multi-stage amplifiers Fully-differential amplifiers Common-mode feedback Analysis of noise in analog circuits Effect of mismatch in analog circuits
EE931E	Solid-State Devices	9	The aim of the course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the physical principles and current-voltage characteristics of semiconductor devices including PN junctions, MOSFET and Bipolar Transistors.	Basics of Semiconductors P-N Junctions Metal-Semiconductor Junctions MOS Capacitor MOSFET Bipolar Junction Transistor Other devices: Solar Cell, Heterostructures etc
EE932E	Essential Quantum Mechanics for Modern Electronics	9	a. The course will cover the fundamentals of quantum mechanics. b. Contents (preferably in the form of 5 to 10 broad titles): History of quantum theory, mathematical tool: vector spaces and operators, unitary and Hermitian operators, eigenvalue and eigenstates, polarization of photon and spin of electron, experimental facts about quantum mechanics, Schrodinger equation and time evolution, position and momentum operator, canonical commutation relation, position and momentum space representation, Heisenberg uncertainty relation and generalization, comparison with classical theory and Ehrenfest theorem, stationary states and energy spectrum, time evolution of a general state with some examples, bound states and scattering states, probability current, reflection and transmission, scattering, tunneling, resonance, Bloch theorem, Kronig-Penney model, tight-binding method, band-structure of periodic lattice.	Introduction to quantum theory Basic mathematics for quantum mechanics I: Vector spaces, inner product and norm, dual space, linear operators Basic mathematics for quantum mechanics II: Unitary and Hermitian operators, normal operators and spectral theorem, generalized rotation of polarization Experimental facts and origin of some basic postulates in quantum mechanics Time evolution of wavefunction and Schrodinger equation Position and momentum space representation of wavefunctions and Schrodinger equation Classical limit of quantum theory and Ehrenfest theorem, Differences with classical theory and uncertainty relation Solution of Schrodinger equation and time evolution of states Bound states and scattering states in onedimensional problem, Delta and step potential Scattering, tunneling and resonance in onedimensional problem Applications in bandstructure of solids
EE933E	RF IC Design	9	At the end of this course, students will learn the basics of radio frequency (RF) circuits, communication systems' architectures, and also gain experience in designing RF integrated circuits.	Fundamentals of RF circuits and systems Fundamentals of RF circuits and systems (Continued) Wireless communications and transceiver architectures CMOS integrated RF components Low noise amplifiers Mixers Filters at RF Power amplifiers Oscillators Phase noise in oscillators Introduction to phased locked loop (PLL)
EE934E	Electronic System Design	9	This course will cover the basics of electronics system design. It will focus on systems level approach to design of analog and digital electronic modules and their interconnection. Practical tips for design of PCB, power management, EMI/EMC minimization, etc. will be covered.	Signal conditioning Instrumentation & Isolation amplifiers Analog filters Analog switches Programmable circuits Noise in electronic systems Design of low-noise circuits Mixed signal PCB design Mixed-signal PCB layout Power management Introduction to embedded systems.
EE935E	Reliability of Semiconductor Devices	9	The reliability of semiconductor devices has become increasingly important for technology qualifications. While industries are generally focused on optimizing technologies for power, performance, and area metrics, reliability will also be considered an essential measure for evaluating technology in the future. Objectives: The primary aim of this course is to understand various reliability concerns related to semiconductor devices. We will explore a physics-based approach to these concerns and examine techniques for characterizing them. Additionally, we will discuss how to model these reliability effects to understand their impact at the circuit level.	Reliability of Semiconductor Devices:Industry Prospective Trends and Challenges in reliability of semiconductor devices Reliability Theory, and Characterization MOSFET Reliability Characterization and Modeling Negative Bias Temperature Instability Positive Bias Temperature Instability Hot Carrier Degradation Time Dependent Dielectric Breakdown Radiation Effect in MOSFETs Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) in MOSFETs Future Research Directions
EE936E	Digital IC Design	9	This course begins with MOSFETS and their properties. Then we use MOSFETS to implement a CMOS inverter and learn about the VTC, delays and power consumption in an inverter. We continue building more complex logic gates and learn about how their delay can be analyzed. Different delay models such as Elmore delay model, logical effort-based delay model are utilized to analyze and optimize the delay in the circuits. Latches, flipflops and their timing parameters are also covered. Objectives: Learn about different styles of logic implementations. Learn to analyze digital designs on metrics of functionality, power and delay. Learn to design a digital circuit for a given functionality at a certain speed.	Introduction MOSFET Inverter Combinational circuits Logical Effort based delay calculation Design techniques for minimizing delay Sequential circuit implementation Static timing analysis
EE937E	Compact Modeling	9	Compact modeling is the bridge between circuit designer and foundry. This course will go into depth of MOSFET device physics, its modeling and implementation. Students will learn about the industry standard MOSFET models including Multigate MOSFETs and their formulation. This course is meant as a starting point for prospective researchers who wish to work in the field of compact modeling of semiconductor devices. Objectives: This course aims to give an overview of compact modeling from a device physic perspective. At the end of this course, the student should be able to: ― understand different industry standard MOSFET compact models and their implementation ― compact model parameters extraction flow for the different devices ― process design kit (PDK) overview and CMOS industry	Introduction to Compact Modeling Introduction to Process Design Kit (PDK) Introduction to Simulations Diode Compact Modeling Integrated Resistor Modeling Integrated MOS Varactor Modeling MOSFET Modeling Approaches MOSFET Drain Current Model (BSIM6, EKV) MOSFET Small Signal Model Quality of MOSFET Compact Models and Benchmark Tests Statistical Modeling
EE938E	Essential Physics for Semiconductor Devices	9	a. The course will cover the fundamentals of solid-state physics. b. b. Contents (preferably in the form of 5 to 10 broad titles): Introduction and Structure of Materials, Periodic Lattice, Real and Reciprocal Space, Crystallography, Lattice Vibration, Phonon Dispersion, Electronics Band-structure, Effective Mass Approximation, Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics and Its Application, Semi-classical Electronic Transport, Boltzmann Transport Equation, Diffusive and Ballistic Transport, Quantum Conductance.	Introduction and Structure of Materials Periodic Lattice and Crystallography Lattice Vibration and Phonon Dispersion Electronics Band-structure of Periodic Lattice Electrons in Periodic Lattice and Effective Mass Approximation Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics Application of Quantum Statistics Semi-classical Electronic Transport I Semi-classical Electronic Transport II Boltzmann Transport Equation Ballistic Transport and Quantum Conductance
EE939E	Memory Technology	9	This course intends to provide a deep insight into the advancements in the field of memory technology. At the end of the course, the student should be able to understand the memory organization and the operating principles and design guidelines for different volatile as well as non-volatile memories.	Introduction Volatile memories Volatile memories (contd.) Non-volatile memories Non-volatile memories (contd.) Non-volatile memories (contd.) Reliability Phase change memory RRAM RRAM (contd.) Other memories
EE940E	Circuit Theory for Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuits	9	Objectives:	Overview Introduction to network analysis Introduction to network analysis (contd.) Signal analysis Building LTI circuits from transfer functions Simplified analysis of LTI circuits with memory elements Feedback network analysis in LTI Feedback network analysis in LTI (contd.) Designing stable feedback systems LPTV systems Noise in networks and their analysis
EE941E	Solar Photovoltaic Technologies	9	To become conversant with Purpose and scope of photovoltaic technologies Basic concepts on photovoltaic technology deployment Photovoltaic and solar cell fundamentals Various photovoltaic technologies that are available	Motivation for Solar PV Solar Spectrum and Insolation Levels Photovoltaic Effect – Absorption of Light Photovoltaic Effect – Charge Separation and Collection Circuit Equivalent of Photovoltaic Cell Ideal Maximum Efficiency of Solar Cells First Generation Technology: Silicon Solar Cells Technology: Second Generation Thin Film Inorganic Solar Cells Technology: Third Generation (1) Technology: Third Generation (2) Technology: Third Generation (3)
EE954E	RF Passive Circuits	9	This course introduces the fundamentals and analysis of planar transmission lines, including microstrip, stripline, and coplanar structures. It covers impedance transformers, multi-section matching, and the application of Smith charts for RF design. Students will explore the theory and design of microwave filters, power dividers, and couplers, along with the principles of isolators and circulators. Emphasis is placed on developing a clear understanding of microwave components essential for RF, microwave, and communication system design.	Introduction to Planar Transmission Lines Planar Transmission Line Analysis Impedance Transformers – I Impedance Transformers II & Multi-Section Matching Smith Chart Fundamentals Smith Chart Applications Microwave Filters I: Basics Microwave Filters II: Design Techniques Power Dividers Couplers Isolators & Circulators
EE953E	RF Measurement Techniques	9	To provide the students an insight into different aspects of the advanced design and measurements techniques for RF and microwave circuits.	Transmission lines for microwave circuits Network parameters RF measurement systems: Network analyzer Spectrum analyzer Noise figure and power measurement Passive and active circuit characterization using RF measurement systems Antenna measurement PC based automated microwave measurements
EE942E	Introduction to Basic Semiconductor Device and IC Processing	9	To give a broad overview of semiconductor device processing basics especially in the context of ICs. To know on some useful unit processes and technologies related to IC fabrication To encourage students to look beyond standard processing and get a feel for the latest trends.	General Overview - history, integration and scaling trends in VLSI Integration to device fabrication by Process Integration Planar technology IC Device Process Integration CMOS Brief introductions to VLSI fab support technologies Substrates Unit Additive Processes (1) Unit Additive Processes (2) Unit Patterning Process Unit Subtractive Processes Process Development and Control Packaging and Newer Trends
EE943E	Semiconductor Device Modeling	9	A solid foundation in the area of semiconductor physics and device modeling	Basic of Semiconductor Device Physics Two Terminal MOS Structure Three Terminal MOS Structure Long Channel MOS Structure Small Channel MOS Effects - I Small Channel MOS Effects - II Modeling for Circuit Simulations Large-Signal Dynamic Operation - I Large-Signal Dynamic Operation - II Small-Signal Modeling - I Small-Signal Modeling - II
EE944E	Mixed-Signal IC Design	9	This course focuses on mixed-signal circuits, such as switched-capacitor circuits, and analog-to-digital converters using switched-capacitor circuits. At the end of the course, the students should be able to: i) understand basics of sampling, quantization, estimating power spectrum, ii) Switched-capacitor circuits, settling, noise, iii) Design Nyquist rate analog-to-digital converters like Flash, SAR, Pipelined, and noise-shaping ADCs (like delta-sigma ADCs).	Basics of sampling and quantization Spectral analysis and DFT Switched-capacitor circuits Comparator basics Flash ADC Basics of successive approximation ADCs Latest trends and design of successive approximation ADCs Pipelined ADCs: introduction Design of a pipelined ADC Basics of noise-shaping ADC Design of a delta-sigma ADC
EE945E	Circuit Design for Phase & Frequency Synthesis	9	This course covers circuit design for delay and clock generation. We will learn fundamental concepts on delay, phase and frequency. The first half of the course will focus on the design and analysis of delay-locked loops. Then we cover theory on phase noise and jitter. This is followed by design oscillator and phase-locked loops. Learn about the fundamental relationships between delay, phase and frequency. Understand how small-signal phase and frequency are defined. Learn to design and analyze a delay-locked loop. Understand phase noise, jitter and how to implement circuits to filter these parameters. Learn to design and analyze oscillators. Learn to design and analyze an integer-N phase-locked loop.	Introduction: Application of delay and clock generation circuits in modern SoCs CMOS inverter, delay line Flash TDC, motivation for delay stabilization Delay-locked loop Phase noise, Jitter Oscillators Phase-locked loop (PLL)
EE946E	Emerging Computing Paradigms	9	This course intends to provide a deep insight into the emerging computing paradigms driving the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution in this era of internet of things (IoT) and big data. At the end of the course, the student should be able to develop an appreciation for the different unconventional computing paradigms such as neuromorphic computing, stochastic computing, approximate computing, etc. and how to enable them using memory technology.	Introduction Neural Networks Neurobiology Connecting the hardware and software worlds Non-von-Neumann computing Synaptic learning rules Back propagation implementation Accelerators Stochastic computing Approximate computing Quantum computing
EE947E	Introduction to Flexible Electronics	9	The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the emerging field of flexible electronics.	Overview Physics of disordered semiconductors Two terminal devices Organic light emitting diodes Thin Film Transistor Organic Solar Cell Fabrication Applications
EE948E	RF Microelectronics	9	To introduce the radio frequency (RF) microelectronic devices and circuits To introduce the design of integrated matching networks and amplifiers To give an overview of nonlinear circuit simulations and measurement techniques	Introduction RF performance metrics RF performance metrics (contd.) Matching Matching (contd.) RF devices RF devices (contd.) RF simulation RF amplifier design RF amplifier design (contd.) RF system

Syllabus for Online M.Tech in Microelectronics and VLSI