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26D041ARFE - Selected Topics of Analog and RF Electronics

Course specification
Course title Selected Topics of Analog and RF Electronics
Acronym 26D041ARFE
Study programme Electrical Engineering and Computing
Module Electronics and Digital Systems
Type of study doctoral studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
    Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
      ESPB 9.0 Status elective
      Condition
      The goal Deep understanding of modern principles of designing analog and RF integrated circuits, with a focus on low-noise and energy-efficient systems. Enabling independent research work. Encouraging innovation through the application of advanced techniques with the potential to contribute to industry, telecommunications, medical electronics, and quantum technologies.
      The outcome Acquiring advanced knowledge and design methods in the field of analog and RF electronics. Students will be trained to design modern high-performance analog and RF circuits. In this way, students acquire competencies for independent research work and the development of innovative solutions in this field.
      Contents
      URL to the subject page http://tnt.etf.bg.ac.rs/~26d041arfe/
      URL to lectures https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3AEPJZ0Ughe6p7RmX41VUfgePA5fjdBOch0c1lNp1Q5981%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=b41e5f6e-3a2d-4217-9ebc-a8a15b2d2df8&tenantId=1774ef2e-9c62-478a-8d3a-fd2a495547ba
      Contents of lectures Analog and RF circuits with low noise, low distortion, and low power dissipation. Analog design for quantum technologies. Precision analog circuits and voltage references. Analog functional blocks. Low phase noise RF oscillators. Frequency synthesizers. Digital front-end. High-efficiency RF power amplifiers. Millimeter wave RF circuits. RF MEMS.
      Contents of exercises Practical training is carried out through project tasks and student research work. In the laboratories, students work on the simulation and design of analog and RF circuits using modern CAD/EDA tools (Cadence, ADS, Keysight, Mentor Graphics), as well as on the experimental verification of prototypes.
      Literature
      1. H. Darabi, "Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits and Systems," 2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press, 2020. (Original title)
      2. S. Voinigescu, "High-Frequency Integrated Circuits," Cambridge University Press, 2013. (Original title)
      3. S. Singh, R. K. Arya, B. C. Sahana, A. K. Vyas, "RF Circuits for 5G Applications: Designing with mmWave Circuitry", Wiley, 2023. (Original title)
      4. A. M. Niknejad, "Electromagnetics for High-Speed Analog and Digital Communication Circuits, " Cambridge, 2007. (Original title)
      5. P. Jespers, B. Murmann, "Systematic Design of Analog CMOS Circuits Using Pre-Computed Lookup Tables," Cambridge University Press, 2017. (Original title)
      Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
      Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
      8
      Methods of teaching Lectures, tutorials. Exercises in a computer classroom and lab for electronics. Seminar paper with an oral presentation.
      Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
      Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
      Activites during lectures Test paper
      Practical lessons Oral examination 30
      Projects
      Colloquia
      Seminars 70