Programme Content
Course 01: Fundamental Circuit Analysis (3 Credit)
Network analysis techniques, network theorems, transient and steady state analysis, Network graphs, two port networks, transmission lines, scattering matrix, network synthesis, Butterworth and Chebyshev approximations, Active and passive filter Design
Learning Outcome
To perform circuit analysis, and analyze time domain and frequency domain behavior of circuits.
To design and analyze different filters and its circuits
Course 02: Digital Electronics (3 Credit)
Number systems, combinational and sequential circuits, Asynchronous, synchronous counters. Finite state machines, Mealy, Moore machines. Static timing analysis, Memories. Introduction to logic families, Static and dynamic logic, HDL language (Verilog).
Learning Outcome
To understand the fundamental principles of digital systems, Analyze and design basic digital circuits using combinational and sequential logic.
Apply digital electronics concepts to real-world applications by constructing and testing digital circuits using hardware and simulation tools.
Course 03: Fundamentals of Analog circuit design (3 Credit)
Small signal analysis, negative feedback, introduction to MOSFETs, biasing circuits, single stage amplifiers, frequency analysis of single stage amplifiers, differential amplifiers, frequency compensation and two-stage OTA.
Learning Outcome
To understand the fundamentals of analog circuit design.
To design basic analog circuits such as amplifiers, current mirrors and biasing circuits.
To get an exposure of use of analog circuits in real life application.
Course 04: MOS VLSI (3 Credit)
CMOS process, scaling, yield and reliability, static CMOS combinational logic physical design and optimization, static CMOS/MOS sequential logic physical design and optimization, other CMOS logic families, clock domain crossing, static and dynamic power analysis, Memories.
Learning Outcome
Understand digital combinational logic design structures and optimization methods using various MOS and CMOS logic families.
Delay models and their effects on circuit performance.
Power and area optimization techniques.
Course 05: Mini Project (3 Credit)
A live project on advanced circuit design.
Learning Outcome
Will be able to design and analyze circuits for real-world problems.
Course 06: Advanced Analog Design (3 Credit)
Basics of IC design, negative feedback, frequency compensation, noise analysis, slew and mismatch in op-amp, biasing scheme, single-stage operational amplifier and its frequency analysis, multi-stage op-amps, voltage and current references, basics of switched capacitor circuit, filters, oscillators.
Learning Outcome
To understand the fundamentals of analog IC design.
To gain an expertise of different analog circuits required for design and to get an exposure of use of analog circuits in real life problems.
Course 07: Mixed Signal Circuit Design (3 Credits)
Switched capacitor circuit principles and applications in filter design, design and analysis of switches, sample and hold circuits, data converters: static and dynamic characteristics, comparators, classification. Flash, pipeline, SAR ADCs, discrete-time and continuous-time delta-sigma ADCs, introduction to DACs and its design.
Learning Outcome
In-depth knowledge on design and characterization of mixed signal circuit blocks such as switched capacitor based filters, digital to analog converters (DACs) and analog to digital converters (ADCs).
Course 08: IEC Lab (3 Credits)
Introduction to CMOS design flow, schematic design and simulation, DC and AC analysis, noise analysis, stability analysis, layout design, DRC, LVS and parasitic extraction, simulation of parasitic extracted netlist.
Learning Outcome
Understand the use of VLSI Design tools for layout design and verification (DRC), circuit simulation, estimation of area, timing, and power.
Design of standard cells, elementary understanding of hierarchical design using tools.
Design of a medium complexity VLSI block to meet prescribed area, timing and power specifications.
Course 09: Major Project (6 Credits)
This project provides learners with the opportunity to apply the concepts learned in previous courses for development of integrated electronics, circuits and systems. Identify a real-world problem, design a circuit, system or algorithmic solution, and validate it through industry relevant simulation tools and experimentation.
Learning Outcome
Design, analyze and solve a problem in the area of integrated electronics, circuits and systems.
Effectively communicate technical findings through written and oral formats, demonstrating critical thinking and the ability to reflect on the broader impact of integrated electronics, circuits and systems related technologies.
NOTE: The sessions will be delivered by IIT Delhi faculty and Industry Experts brought by the Programme coordinator only.
Kindly Note: Curriculum is subject to change and modification as per the requirement of the programme. IIT Delhi and Programme Coordinator’s decision will be final.
DISCLAIMER:
Online PG Diplomas are the academic programme of IIT Delhi, and there is no campus placement or assistance provided from IIT Delhi in these programmes. The evaluation of minor and major projects is subject to the faculty’s discretion, based on academic guidelines and instructional objectives. Assessment criteria may vary depending on the nature of the project and its alignment with the course framework.
