Integrated Circuit Design

Program Overview

This specialization in Integrated Circuit Design equips students with the expertise to design electronic circuits at the transistor level, focusing on analogue, radio frequency, and digital systems. Through hands-on experience and industry partnerships, graduates gain the skills and knowledge for careers in the semiconductor industry, research, and academia.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The specialisation in Integrated Circuit Design focuses on designing electric circuits at the transistor level.
• Students will learn to design analogue, radio frequency, or digital electronic systems at a functional level.
• Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of designing analogue and radio frequency electronic circuits at the transistor level.
• The program includes courses such as System-on-Chip Design, Advanced Analogue IC Electronics, and A/D Converters.
• Students will participate in research projects and learn through hands-on experience in the Radio Frequency Lab.

Teaching:

• The program is taught by a community of research groups and high-tech companies that focus on the integration of systems for chips.
• Students will learn by doing and have access to state-of-the-art facilities.

Careers:

• Graduates of the program will have the skills and knowledge necessary to design analogue, radio frequency, and mixed-signal integrated circuits.
• Graduates will be prepared for careers in the semiconductor industry, research and development, and academia.
• The program has partnerships with NXP, Bruce Integrated Circuits, Axign, and ItoM, which provide internship and master's thesis opportunities.