ADVANCED MIXED SIGNAL COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT DESIGN

AIM

This course covers the data converter circuits in modern mixed-signal VLSI systems. We will investigate switched-capacitor amplifiers/integrators, sample- and-hold circuits, Nyquist-rate converters, and oversampled converters.

CONTENT

This course contains; Converter basics.,Noise in converters and dynamic range.,Sample and hold circuits.,Switched-capacitor (SC) circuits,Analog integrators and discrete time amplifiers.,Nyquist-rate data converters:Algorithmic, Pipeline, SAR,Nyquist-rate data converters :Integrating, Flash, Folding-and-interpolating,Nyquist-rate data converters:Subranging, Interleaved,Digital-Analog Converters.,Oversampled Converters.Sigma Delta modulator.,Higher order sigma delta, multi-bit sigma delta.Sigma Delta DACs.,Precision and correction techniques.,Digital calibration, digital assistance, and digital post-processing,Data converter testing and benchmark..

1. 1

   1. Applies sampling theory to mixed signal circuit designs.

   Taught by: Simulation Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

2. 2

   2. Designs data converters.

   Taught by: Simulation Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

3. 3

   3. Uses switched capacitor circuits in mixed signal circuits.

   Taught by: Simulation Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

4. 4

   4. Applies digital calibration techniques and test converters to mixed signal circuits.

   Taught by: Simulation Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

5. 5

   5. Simulates mixed signal circuits in Cadence environment.

   Taught by: Simulation Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Converter basics.

   Preparation: The textbook

2. WEEK 2

   Noise in converters and dynamic range.

   Preparation: The textbook

3. WEEK 3

   Sample and hold circuits.

   Preparation: The textbook

4. WEEK 4

   Switched-capacitor (SC) circuits

   Preparation: The textbook

5. WEEK 5

   Analog integrators and discrete time amplifiers.

   Preparation: The textbook

6. WEEK 6

   Nyquist-rate data converters:Algorithmic, Pipeline, SAR

   Preparation: The textbook

7. WEEK 7

   Nyquist-rate data converters :Integrating, Flash, Folding-and-interpolating

   Preparation: The textbook

8. WEEK 8

   Nyquist-rate data converters:Subranging, Interleaved

   Preparation: The textbook

9. WEEK 9

   Digital-Analog Converters.

   Preparation: The textbook

10. WEEK 10

    Oversampled Converters.Sigma Delta modulator.

    Preparation: The textbook

11. WEEK 11

    Higher order sigma delta, multi-bit sigma delta.Sigma Delta DACs.

    Preparation: The textbook

12. WEEK 12

    Precision and correction techniques.

    Preparation: The textbook

13. WEEK 13

    Digital calibration, digital assistance, and digital post-processing

    Preparation: The textbook

14. WEEK 14

    Data converter testing and benchmark.

    Preparation: The textbook

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success50%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success50%

WORKLOAD

READING

• 1. Analog Circuit Design a. Gray et al., Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits, Wiley, 2001 b. Razavi, Design of Analog CMOS Integrated Circuits, McGraw-Hill, 2001 c. Johns and Martin, Analog Integrated Circuit Design, Wiley, 1997 d. Allen and Holberg, CMOS Analog Circuit Design, Oxford, 2002
• 1. Data Converters a. Razavi, Principles of Data Conversion System Design, IEEE Press, 1995 b. Van de Plassche, CMOS Integrated A/D and D/A Converters, Kluwer, 2003 c. Norsworthy et al., Delta-Sigma Data Converters: Theory, Design, and Simulation, Wiley, 1996 d. ADI Data Converter Handbook http://www.analog.com/library/analogDialogue/archives/39-06/data_conversion_handbook.html 2. Switched-Capacitor Circuits a. Gregorian and Temes, Analog MOS Integrated Circuits for Signal Processing, Wiley, 1986

TEACHING STAFF

• Assist.Prof. Mustafa AKTANCOORDINATOR
• Assist.Prof. Mustafa AKTAN