Course detail

Modelling and Computer Simulation

FEKT-KMPSAcad. year: 2016/2017

Simulation and modelling in electronics engineering: technological, element and circuit level. Simulation of technological precesse in microelectronics, modelling. Simulation of electrical behaviour of active elements, characterisation, set-up and use of models. Circuit level simulators, macromodelling.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

7

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Jiří Háze, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Microelectronics (UMEL)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The student is able to:
- describe the process of simulation and creating models at different levels,
- control circuit simulator on the circuit level,
- analyze data based on the results of simulations in OrCAD PSPICE,
- simulate simple or moderately complex circuits and analyze their characteristics.

Prerequisites

The student is supposed to have basic knowledge in electronic components (especially transistors, diodes and passive components) and further knowledge of the basic principles and laws of electromagnetism.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods include lecture and computer excercises.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

- a maximum of 30 points for protocols of computer exercises,
- a maximum of 70 points for the written final exam.

Course curriculum

1) Simulation and modelling in electronics engineering: technological, element and circuit level.
2) Simulation of technological precesse in microelectronics, modelling.
3) Simulation of electrical behaviour of active elements, characterisation, set-up and use of models.
4)Circuit level simulators, macromodelling.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the current situation and the basic procedures of modelling and simulation of microelectronics structures, elements and circuits.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Computer exercises are mandatory. Properly excused absence from seminars can be replaced by appointment with the teacher.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Donald O. Pederson, Kartikea Mayaram: Analog Integrated Circuits for Communication, Kluwer Academic Publishers. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC Bc. Bachelor's

    branch BK-MET , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning

    branch EE-FLE , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jiří Háze, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Simulation and modelling in electronics engineering: technological, element and circuit level.
Simulation of technological precesse in microelectronics, modelling.
Simulation of electrical behaviour of active elements, characterisation, set-up and use of models.
Circuit level simulators, macromodelling.

Exercise in computer lab

52 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jiří Háze, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Circuit-level simulation programs.
Use and comparison of HSPICE and PSPICE simulators.
Analysis of electronic circuits and microelewctronics structures.
Basic CMOS gates and flip-flops.
Basic analogue building blocks, operational amplifiers, switched capacitors.
Types of analysis.
Models of active elements and blocks.
Simulation algorithmes, convergence problems.