Devices and silicon processing; ASIC (based on analogue/digital
VLSI) and MEMS design; silicon micromachining and other emerging process
technologies; system design methodology; device design styles: detailed
optimisation (cost and power), principles and applications. Examples will
include physical and chemical microsensors, MEMS and microsystems. Automotive,
environmental, industrial and healthcare applications.
Students are expected to solve problems taken from the recommended text-book (examples sheets and past exam papers).
Written Design Project: ASIC chip, MEMS or smart device to be designed and simulated with students working individually.
Note: The content is currently for last years course and will be updated prior to the start of term 2.
The current content is indicative but will be subject to minor changes in the presentations, examples etc.