Syllabus
Basics of data conversion systems. Sampling theory. Sample and hold circuits. Linearity, noise in mixed signal systems. Comparator design. Preamplifier design. Offset – source, analysis, offset cancellation. ADC topologies – comparative study and analysis. Analysis and design of multiple DAC architectures. Deriving opamp specifications from system level requirements. Non- idealities in ADCs and DACs and compensation techniques. Impact of layout parasitics on the performance of ADCs and DACs. Introduction to high-speed wireline communication circuits. Transmitter architectures, and circuits, equalization techniques. Receiver architecture, overview of clock and data recovery circuits, equalization.
Text Books
Same as Reference
References
1. CMOS Mixed-Signal Circuit Design, R. Jacob Baker, Wiley.
2. CMOS – Circuit Design, Layout and Simulation, R. Jacob Baker, Wiley.
3. Design of Analog CMOS Integrated Circuits, Behzad Raza, McGraw Hill.
4. Analog Design Essentials, Willy M. C. Sansen, Springer.