Credits: 5
Schedule: 25.02.2020 - 19.05.2020
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
Lecturer: Kari Stadius (kari.stadius@aalto.fi)
Assistants:
Mahwish Zahra (mahwish.zahra@aalto.fi)
Kalle Spoof (kalle.spoof@aalto.fi)
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.
Details on the course content (applies in this implementation):
After the course the student is familiar with the basic IC structures used in RF IC design and is capable of using these in different building blocks. In addition, the student knows special features of linear and non-linear integrated high-frequency circuits in RF design and is familiar with RF IC system design basics. In this course we emphasize the learning principle “learning by doing”. This means that students are encouraged to do self-learning and with many exercises students familiarize themselves with practical RF IC design. Number of lectures is reduced to six to keep the work load reasonable and there will be no final exam. Mandatory participation on lectures is required to successfully complete the course. Each meeting consists of the following segments: 1) Lecture: introduction to the topic 2) CAD exercises(simulations) 3) Homeworks(calculations) 4) Self-learning assignments: references or essays, find answers to given questions.
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
Details on the schedule (applies in this implementation):
25.2. First meeting : "get-together" and introduction
3.3. Topic 1: Radio architectures
10.3. Topic 2: IC Technologies
24.3. Topic 3: Amplifiers
7.4. Topic 4: Mixers
21.4. Topic 5: Synthesizers
5.5. Project presentations and course wrap-up
- Teacher: Jussi Ryynänen
- Teacher: Kalle Spoof
- Teacher: Kari Stadius
- Teacher: Mahwish Zahra