Digital Integrated Circuits, 6 credits

Digitala integrerade kretsar, 6 hp

TSTE86

Main field of study

Computer Science and Engineering Electrical Engineering

Course level

Second cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Mark Vesterbacka

Director of studies or equivalent

Tomas Svensson

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 60 h
Recommended self-study hours: 100 h

Available for exchange students

Yes
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Period Timetable module Language Campus ECV
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering (Electronics) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering (Electronics) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering (Electronics) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering (Electronics) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering (Electronics) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering (System-on-Chip) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering (System-on-Chip) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering (System-on-Chip) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering (System-on-Chip) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering (System-on-Chip) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Electronics) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (System-on-Chip) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CDDD Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CDDD Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Computer Systems Architecture) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CDDD Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Electronics) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CDDD Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (System-on-Chip) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6MDAV Computer Science, Master's programme 3 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6MICS Computer Science, Master's programme 3 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6MELE Electronics Engineering, Master's Programme 1 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - Chinese 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - Chinese (Specialization Computer Science and Engineering) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - Chinese (Specialization Electrical Engineering) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - French 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - French (Specialization Computer Science and Engineering) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - French (Specialization Electrical Engineering) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - German 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - German (Specialization Computer Science and Engineering) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - German (Specialization Electrical Engineering) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - Japanese 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - Japanese (Specialization Computer Science and Engineering) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - Japanese (Specialization Electrical Engineering) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - Spanish 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - Spanish (Specialization Computer Science and Engineering) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - Spanish (Specialization Electrical Engineering) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIII Industrial Engineering and Management, M Sc in Engineering 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIII Industrial Engineering and Management, M Sc in Engineering (Specialization Computer Science and Engineering) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIII Industrial Engineering and Management, M Sc in Engineering (Specialization Electrical Engineering) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CITE Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CITE Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering (Computer Systems Architecture) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CITE Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering (Electronics) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CITE Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering (System-on-Chip) 7 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C

Main field of study

Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1X

Course offered for

  • Electronics Engineering, Master's Programme
  • Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering and Management, M Sc in Engineering
  • Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering
  • Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
  • Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
  • Computer Science, Master's programme

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Knowledge on basic electrical components like resistors, capacitors, inductors, and semiconductors. Ability to solve basic electrical, switching theory, and logical design problems.

Intended learning outcomes

The course aims at providing knowledge on the design of digital integrated circuits. After the course is completed the students should be able to perform the following:

  • use methods and techniques for implementation and verification of circuits
  • understand the possibilities and limitations of circuits in System-on-Chip design
  • comprehend and apply electrical models of integrated components and interconnect
  • estimate circuit performance.

Course content

The lectures, exercises, and laboratory work treat the following subjects:

  • review of CMOS processes and semiconductor technology
  • electrical and geometrical properties of the MOSFET
  • modelling of wires and interconnect
  • design of basic logic circuits, such as static and dynamic gates, latches and flip-flops
  • digital circuit timing and clocking
  • estimation of performance and power dissipation
  • logic and arithmetic blocks, data paths, control units and memories
  • I/O and chip packaging
  • layout strategies and CAD tools
  • overview of ASIC design flow from logic synthesis to layout
  • overview of design verification including estimation, simulation and testing.

Teaching and working methods

The course consists of lectures, and in connection to those, exercises and laboratory work. The course is given in Ht1 and is completed within one study period.

Examination

LAB1Laboratory Work1.5 creditsU, G
TEN1Written Examination4.5 creditsU, 3, 4, 5
The examination problems test the student's comprehension of circuit structure and function, circuit design skill, and ability to analyse the circuit performance. Five homework problems are given during the course, which are awarded points in the written examination, if solved. Three laboratory work passes demonstrate and test CAD tools, circuit design, and physical hardware behaviour. The laboratory work is complete when all mandatory exercises are completed.

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Department

Institutionen för systemteknik

Director of Studies or equivalent

Tomas Svensson

Examiner

Mark Vesterbacka

Course website and other links

http://www.isy.liu.se/edu/kurs/TSTE86/

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 60 h
Recommended self-study hours: 100 h

Course literature

Additional literature

Books

  • Jan M. Rabaey, Anantha Chandrakasan, and Borivoje Nikolic, (2003) Digital Integrated Circuits 2nd ed
    ISBN: ISBN 0-13-120764-4
Code Name Scope Grading scale
LAB1 Laboratory Work 1.5 credits U, G
TEN1 Written Examination 4.5 credits U, 3, 4, 5
The examination problems test the student's comprehension of circuit structure and function, circuit design skill, and ability to analyse the circuit performance. Five homework problems are given during the course, which are awarded points in the written examination, if solved. Three laboratory work passes demonstrate and test CAD tools, circuit design, and physical hardware behaviour. The laboratory work is complete when all mandatory exercises are completed.

Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)

The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.

LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva. 

Additional literature

Books

Jan M. Rabaey, Anantha Chandrakasan, and Borivoje Nikolic, (2003) Digital Integrated Circuits 2nd ed

ISBN: ISBN 0-13-120764-4

Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
I U A Modules Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)
X
X
LAB1
TEN1

                            
1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
X
X
LAB1
TEN1

                            
1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)
X
X
LAB1
TEN1

                            
1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)

                            
1.5 Insight into current research and development work

                            
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving
X
X
LAB1
TEN1

                            
2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery
X
X
LAB1
TEN1

                            
2.3 System thinking
X
X
LAB1
TEN1

                            
2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning
X
X
LAB1
TEN1

                            
2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities

                            
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
3.1 Teamwork
X
LAB1

                            
3.2 Communications

                            
3.3 Communication in foreign languages
X

                            
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
4.1 External, societal, and environmental context

                            
4.2 Enterprise and business context

                            
4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management
X
X
LAB1
TEN1

                            
4.4 Designing
X
X
LAB1
TEN1

                            
4.5 Implementing
X
X
LAB1
TEN1

                            
4.6 Operating

                            
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development

                            
5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development

                            
5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects

                            
5.4 Execution of research or development projects

                            
5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

                            

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