Credits: 5

Schedule: 26.02.2019 - 21.05.2019

Teaching Period (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

IV-V 2018 - 2019 (spring)
IV-V 2019 - 2020 (spring)

Learning Outcomes (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

After the course the student is familiar with the basic IC structures used in RFIC design and is capable of using these in different building blocks. In addition, the student knows different IC technologies used in RF design and is familiar of RFIC system design basics.

Content (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

Special features of linear and non-linear integrated high frequency circuits. Non-linear analysis and circuit models. Integrated high frequency modules of telecommunications: amplifiers, mixers, oscillators.

Assessment Methods and Criteria (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

Obligatory special project (30%), homeworks (20%), CAD-exercises (20%), assignments (30%).

Workload (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

Lectures 14 hrs (1 x 2hrs / week, 7 times): general overview of the course content, motivating students.

In-class guidance to homeworks and CAD exercises 14 hrs (1 x 2 hrs / week, 7 times): homeworks include mathematical derivations and calculations, CAD exercises familiarize student to modern RF IC design environment.

Independent studies: obligatory special project, homeworks, CAD exercises and literature assignments. 94 hrs (1 x 13.4 hrs / week, 7 times): the design of an integrated RF-circuit, CAD exercises and independent calculations, literature summary assignments.

Study Material (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

Handout

Substitutes for Courses (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

S-87.3156 Integrated RF-circuit P

Course Homepage (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=ELEC-E3550

Prerequisites (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

ELEC-E3510 (Basics of IC Design) or equivalent knowledge on basic electronics and some experience with a SPICE-type circuit simulator

Grading Scale (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

0-5

Registration for Courses (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

WebOodi

Further Information (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

language class 3: English

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