No prerequisites, except those imposed by the general curriculum. However, it is recommended to have basic knowledge about the manufacture of integrated circuits.
The design of circuits and digital systems is an issue of crucial importance in today's society, whose technological base is based, to a large extent, on integrated circuits based on silicon MOSFET transistors. The subject addresses aspects of structured design, such as the circuit and systems test. The aim is to provide the student with a double perspective: on the one hand, the abstract vision of the design of integrated circuits; and on the other, the technological reality of the circuits of the moment.
Course competences | |
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Code | Description |
E10 | The ability to design and build integrated circuits. |
E14 | The ability to apply advanced knowledge of photonics and optoelectronics, as well as high-frequency electronics. |
G01 | The ability to conceptualise, calculate and design products, processes and facilities in all fields of Telecommunications Engineering. |
G04 | The ability to perform mathematical modelling, calculations and simulations in technology centres and engineering companies, particularly in tasks involving research, development and innovation in all areas related to Telecommunications Engineering and related multidisciplinary fields. |
G07 | The ability to launch, lead and manage the manufacturing processes of electronic and telecommunications equipment, guaranteeing the safety of people and assets, the final quality of products, and their standardisation. |
G08 | The ability to apply acquired knowledge and solve problems in new or unknown settings within wide and multidisciplinary environments while being capable of integrating knowledge. |
G11 | The ability to know how to communicate their conclusions and the latest supporting knowledge or data to both specialised and non-specialised audiences clearly and free from ambiguity. |
G12 | The ability to have the learning skills which allow them to continue studying in a largely self-directed or autonomous way. |
G14 | The ability to have knowledge and understanding which provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often within a research context. |
G15 | The ability to integrate knowledge and face the complexities of making assessments based on information which, whether incomplete or limited, includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities in the application of their knowledge and judgements. |
Course learning outcomes | |
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Description | |
Knowledge and respect of professional ethics and deontology. | |
Determination of the maximum operating speed of the integrated circuit depending on the technology used. | |
Determination of the design requirements of a circuit starting from the specifications at the system level. | |
Knowledge of the principles of operation and manufacture of microsystems and nanoelectronics. | |
Application of methods and resources for the design and manufacture of digital, analog and mixed integrated circuits. | |
Application of the appropriate simulation processes for the verification of the design of integrated circuits. | |
Analysis and synthesis of technical documentation. | |
Knowledge of MEMs devices. | |
Correct use of oral and written expression to convey ideas, technologies, results, etc. | |
Understanding of advanced concepts on the design of integrated electronic systems. | |
Calculation of the costs of design, manufacture and verification of integrated circuits. | |
Understanding of technical documentation in English and mastery of specific vocabulary in this language. | |
Management of the main techniques of verification and testing of integrated circuits. | |
Knowledge of the heterogeneous integrated systems and their applications. | |
Additional outcomes | |
Not established. |
Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | E10 E14 G01 G04 G07 G08 G12 G14 | 0.51 | 12.75 | N | N | Theoretical lectures. | |
Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | E10 E14 G01 G04 G07 G08 G11 G12 G14 | 0.15 | 3.75 | N | N | It will shown some demonstrations and problem solving techniques to illustrate some parts of the course. | |
Laboratory practice or sessions [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | E10 E14 G01 G04 G07 G08 G11 G12 G14 G15 | 0.54 | 13.5 | N | N | The students will carry on practical work according to the provided instructions. Their work will be monitored in-situ and may modulate the marks obtained in the practical part. This activity cannot be recovered. | |
Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Guided or supervised work | E10 E14 G01 G04 G07 G08 G11 G12 G14 G15 | 0.9 | 22.5 | Y | Y | The students should hand out a report of each practical activity according to the conditions provided and even including additonal files of results and configurations. In some cases, an oral defense of the work could be demanded. Plagiarism or copying will be punished with a mark of 0 point to all the people involved. | |
Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | E10 E14 G01 G04 G07 G08 G11 G12 G14 G15 | 0.12 | 3 | Y | Y | Final exam. This could be recovered in the fixed session of the extraordinary call. | |
Individual tutoring sessions [ON-SITE] | Self-study | E10 E14 G01 G04 G07 G08 G11 G12 G14 G15 | 0.03 | 0.75 | N | N | Personal attention to the students. | |
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | E10 E14 G01 G04 G07 G08 G11 G12 G14 G15 | 2.25 | 56.25 | N | N | Self-study. | |
Total: | 4.5 | 112.5 | ||||||
Total credits of in-class work: 1.35 | Total class time hours: 33.75 | |||||||
Total credits of out of class work: 3.15 | Total hours of out of class work: 78.75 |
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
Progress Tests | 60.00% | 60.00% | Tests and / or resolution of problems or case studies. |
Laboratory sessions | 40.00% | 40.00% | Laboratory practices and projects. |
Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
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Hours | hours |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Guided or supervised work] | 22.5 |
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 1.5 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Self-study] | .75 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 56.25 |
Unit 1 (de 5): Introduction to the design of analog and mixed integrated circuits. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5.75 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 2.5 |
Unit 2 (de 5): Verification of behavior: simulation | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1.25 |
Unit 3 (de 5): Manufacture, testing and encapsulation of integrated circuits. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Unit 4 (de 5): Introduction to nanoelectronics. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Unit 5 (de 5): Practices | |
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Activities | Hours |
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 13.5 |
Global activity | |
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Activities | hours |
General comments about the planning: | Units will be taught consecutively along the real calendar of the term in which the course is placed. The planning of the course could slightly change to be adapted to the appropriate progress of the class. During the beginning of the term, the weekly planning will be published in virtual campus. |