Circuit Design 2: Advanced Op-Amp Design and Comparators Course
Program Overview
This course delves into advanced operational amplifier (op-amp) architectures, stability, compensation, and practical applications. It covers biasing techniques, comparators, and specialized op-amps. Taught by experienced faculty, the course combines lectures, discussions, and hands-on labs to prepare students for careers in analog and mixed signal design, circuit design, and related fields.
Program Outline
Outline:
This course covers the following topics:
- Modern op-amp architectures
- Stability of op-amp feedback networks
- Compensation techniques
- Fully differential circuits and common mode feedback issues
- Advanced and special purpose op-amps
- Practical applications
Teaching:
The course is taught by experienced faculty with expertise in the field of analog and mixed signal design. The course uses a combination of lectures, discussions, and hands-on labs to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the material.
Careers:
This course can help students prepare for careers in the following fields:
- Analog and mixed signal design
- Circuit design
- Semiconductor design
- Electronic design automation
- Test and measurement engineering
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Outline:
This course covers the following topics:
- Modern op-amp architectures
- Stability of op-amp feedback networks
- Compensation techniques
- Fully differential circuits and common mode feedback issues
- Advanced and special purpose op-amps
- Practical applications
Teaching:
The course is taught by experienced faculty with expertise in the field of analog and mixed signal design. The course uses a combination of lectures, discussions, and hands-on labs to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the material.
Careers:
This course can help students prepare for careers in the following fields:
- Analog and mixed signal design
- Circuit design
- Semiconductor design
- Electronic design automation
- Test and measurement engineering