Introduction to the Electronic Engineering Department

The Electronic Engineering Department at The Chinese University of Hong Kong offers a range of programs for students interested in pursuing a career in electronic engineering. The department is committed to providing students with a comprehensive education in the field, including both theoretical and practical knowledge.

Degree Programs

The department offers several degree programs, including:

• Undergraduate Programme (Electronic Engineering)
• Undergraduate Programme (Materials Science and Engineering)
• MPhil-PhD Programme
• MSc Programme (Electronic Engineering)
• MSc Programme (Microelectronics and Integrated Circuits)

Undergraduate Programme (Electronic Engineering)

The Undergraduate Programme in Electronic Engineering is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of electronic engineering. The program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Programme Overview
• Programme Brochure
• Admission
• Programme Requirements
• Course List
• Final-Year Projects
• Student Sharing
• Career Prospects
• FAQ

MPhil-PhD Programme

The MPhil-PhD Programme in Electronic Engineering is designed for students who wish to pursue advanced research in the field. The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Programme Overview
• Programme Brochure
• Admission
• Programme Requirements
• Research Area
• Course List
• Student Sharing
• FAQ

MSc Programme (Electronic Engineering)

The MSc Programme in Electronic Engineering is designed for students who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree in the field. The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Programme Overview
• Programme Brochure
• Admission
• Scholarships
• Programme Requirements
• Course List
• Career Prospects
• Student Sharing
• FAQ

MSc Programme (Microelectronics and Integrated Circuits)

The MSc Programme in Microelectronics and Integrated Circuits is designed for students who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree in the field. The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Programme Overview
• Admission
• Programme Requirements
• Course List

Research

The department is actively involved in research in a range of areas, including:

• Robotics, Perception and Artificial Intelligence Group
• Multimedia and Signal Processing Group
• Circuits and Systems Group
• Solid State Electronics and Photonics Group

Research Grants

The department has received research grants from a range of sources, including:

• Innovation and Technology Fund
• RGC General Research Fund
• RGC Earmarked Grants
• Shun Hing Institute of Advanced Engineering
• Research Committee Group Research Scheme
• Industrial Grants
• Other Received Grants

People

The department has a team of academic staff, technical staff, administrative staff, and research staff. The academic staff includes:

• Professors
• Lecturers
• Emeritus Professors
• Honorary and Adjunct Professors

Academic Staff

The academic staff includes:

• Chairman: Prof CHENG, Michael Kwok Keung
• Professors: Prof BLU, Thierry, Prof CHENG, Michael Kwok Keung, Prof CHING, Pak Chung, etc.
• Lecturers: Ms NGAN, Lai Yin, Mr YIP, Kim Fung
• Emeritus Professors: Prof WONG, Ching Ping, Prof CHOY, Oliver Chiu Sing, etc.

Student Life and Careers

The department offers a range of resources and support to help students achieve their career goals, including:

• Student Societies
• Exchange Programme
• Work-Study Programme
• Scholarships and Financial Aids
• Alumnus of the month
• Student Prizes

Exchange Programme

The exchange programme provides students with the opportunity to study abroad and gain international experience.

Work-Study Programme

The work-study programme provides students with the opportunity to gain practical work experience while studying.

Alumni and Friends

The department has a strong network of alumni and friends, including:

• Alumnus of the month
• Events

News and Events

The department regularly hosts news and events, including:

• News
• Seminars
• Events
• Awards and Honors

Course Details

ELEG5764 - Artificial Intelligence IC Design

Objective

The objective of this course is to provide students with the typical technology, system architecture, and design methodology for AI IC design.

Syllabus

The syllabus includes:

• Introduction to artificial intelligence IC
• Fundamentals of AI algorithms
• Characteristics of AI computing
• Architectures of AI IC
• Design methodology of AI IC
• Tool chains of AI IC
• Emerging devices, architectures, and trend

Learning Outcome

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the introductory knowledge and typical algorithms of AI computing.
2. Understand the typical techniques and representative architectures of AI IC.
3. Understand the Domain-Specific Architecture (DSA) design methodology including algorithm, hardware, and software.
4. Understand the software tools for the application of AI IC.
5. Understand emerging semiconductor devices, system architecture, requirement, and trend.
6. Obtain practical experience of system development including requirement analysis, algorithm optimization, IC architecture, and module design.