MIXED SIGNAL 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

   Learn and understand the design of data converters

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Simulation Technique, Cooperative Learning, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

2. 2

   Utilize sampling theory in action.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Simulation Technique, Cooperative Learning, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

3. 3

   Learn about switched capacitor circuits.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Simulation Technique, Cooperative Learning, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

4. 4

   Learn about digital calibration techniques and how to test converters.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Simulation Technique, Cooperative Learning, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Converter basics.

   Preparation: Read the book.

2. WEEK 2

   Noise in converters and dynamic range.

   Preparation: Read the book.

3. WEEK 3

   Sample and hold circuits.

   Preparation: Read the book.

4. WEEK 4

   Switched-capacitor (SC) circuits

   Preparation: Read the book.

5. WEEK 5

   Analog integrators and discrete time amplifiers.

   Preparation: Read the book.

6. WEEK 6

   Nyquist-rate data converters: Algorithmic, Pipeline, SAR

   Preparation: Read the book.

7. WEEK 7

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

   Preparation: Read the book.

8. WEEK 8

   Nyquist-rate data converters: Subranging, Interleaved

   Preparation: Read the book.

9. WEEK 9

   Digital-Analog Converters.

   Preparation: Read the book.

10. WEEK 10

    Oversampled Converters. Sigma Delta modulator.

    Preparation: Read the book.

11. WEEK 11

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

    Preparation: Read the book.

12. WEEK 12

    Precision and correction techniques.

    Preparation: Read the book.

13. WEEK 13

    Digital calibration, digital assistance, and digital post-processing

    Preparation: Read the book.

14. WEEK 14

    Data converter testing and benchmark.

    Preparation: Read the book.

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success30%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success70%

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 2. 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 3. 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